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nic area known as Linden Meadows, which makes a nice stop and a place where
you can see periwinkles (small creek snails) by the hundreds along the creek
banks, a sign of the purity of the water. But even so, the Lacefields make sure
there is a jug of drinking water here as well as several other locations around the
preserve in case you need to refill.
The trail described here is only a short subset of the myriad trails that wind their
way through the preserve. Once you get your feet wet and experience the canyon,
I'm sure you will be back again and again to travel deeper into the canyon to ex-
perience features like Karen and Johnson Falls, the Yellow Wood Falls Rock Shel-
ter, and the impressive rock overhangs of Devil's Hollow.
When you arrive at the preserve, you will park next to the Lacefields' home.
Please stop by their house and let them know of your hiking plans. Whether or not
they are in, be sure to sign the register at the kiosk next to the parking lot. Jim and
Faye are fantastic hosts. They'll give you an overview of what you'll see, and of-
ten if they have time will join you, taking you on a personal and unforgettable tour
of the preserve.
There are five backcountry primitive campsites available on a first-come, first-
served basis at the preserve. You must reserve a campsite at least two weeks in ad-
vance. Visit the preserve's Facebook page to download a registration form.
Alabama's state rock is marble. The largest concentration of
the rock is a narrow belt that runs from the Coosa River to
near Talladega. The marble is known around the world for its
crystalline texture and brilliant whiteness. Since 1900, 30 million
tons of marble have been quarried.
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