Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Come to a T intersection with the horse trail. Turn left onto the
horse trail. In a few feet turn right (south) off the horse trail and
continue on the double red-blazed Lawson Branch Trail. In 150
feet there will be a cascade to left with a short side trail to the
creek.
2.0
Come to a pretty horseshoe cascade in the creek.
2.1
Cross a power line in a field of wildflowers in the spring. You will
be walking alongside the creek once again.
2.3
Come to a Y intersection. The left fork takes you to the creek.
Take the right fork to the west. In less than 0.1 mile, arrive at
Lawson Branch. Cross Lawson Branch again over the log
bridge to the south. Once across, continue straight to the south-
west on the Lawson Branch Loop and retrace your steps to the
trailhead. (
Option:
Turn left and finish the Jones Branch Loop
to make a longer trek.)
2.4
Arrive back at the trailhead.
3.0
Hiking Information
Local Information
Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association, 402 Sherman St., Decatur, AL
35602; (800) 648-5381; www.northalabama.org
Local Events/Attractions
Jack-O-Lantern Farm Market, 344 Garage Rd., Muscle Shoals; (256) 386-2335;
www.jackolanternfarm.com. Shop for certified naturally grown fruits, vegetables,
and hydroponically grown lettuce.
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