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so do not harm them in any way. There is a short boardwalk here that leads up to
the pond, with an observation deck and benches that overlook it and the dam.
For the most part the trail follows a dirt footpath. There are a couple of sections
that travel over flat rock and the moss trail bed I mentioned earlier. You will cross
over four creeks on some nice footbridges. One of the prettiest is at mile 0.4. As
always, keep in mind that water flows in the creek and pond are seasonal and
could be low or nonexistent during droughts or the heat of summer. The trail
sports several benches as well, just in case you want to take a break and enjoy the
forest.
Oh, and by the way, we did end up revisiting and hiking down into the canyon
on the Eberhart Trail. Yes, it's still there, and yes, it is still steep.
Because of Alabama's warm and wet weather; the number of
water features such as rivers, lakes, and the Gulf of Mexico;
and the variety of geologic features, the state has remarkable
biodiversity. In fact, Alabama has the most species of plants and
wildlife of any state east of the Mississippi River and is fifth overall
in the most biodiversity.
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