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Tannehill Ironworks Historic Trail
The ironworks at Tannehill produced many iron implements used by the Confeder-
ate army during the Civil War. The forge, which was restored in 1976, is today the
centerpiece of Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park. The Tannehill Ironworks
Historic Trail travels around the buildings of the ironworks and its furnace. Head-
ing into the woods, the trail takes you to the rolling blue-green waters of Roupes
Creek and the cemetery of the slaves who worked at the ironworks.
Start: Behind the Iron and Steel Museum of Alabama
Distance: 4.1-mile lollipop
Hiking time: 2-2.5 hours
Difficulty: Moderate due to some short climbs
Trail surface: Dirt and gravel
Best seasons: Year-round
Other trail users: Cyclists
Canine compatibility: Leashed dogs permitted
Land status: Alabama historic state park
Nearest town: McCalla
Fees and permits: Day-use fee; Iron and Steel Museum fee
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