With maple, sassafras, poplar and
sweet gum
trees shedding their summer greens for a fall wardrobe of brilliant
reds, lemon yellows, honey golds and vibrant oranges, how can you not love fall?
We are already beginning to see
the maple trees start to change color. There are a few leaves that are showing off early, but that makes for a hint of color. How dazzling the
colors become depends on the weather. Too much rain, not enough or an early freeze could dull the bright colors of our fall leaves. The last few weeks of October is normally the best time to see fantastic color in Elkmont.
By Trail
The
Richard Martin Trail was ranked by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy as the
No. 11 trail in the nation in its July rankings. We are indeed blessed to have this trail located in
Elkmont. Enjoy the beautiful October weather. We may all be hibernating this winter if you don't like COLD.
Also
referred to as the Limestone Rail-Trail, this route is a total of 10.2
miles. It begins in Elkmont and goes both north and south from there.
The trail endpoints include Veto Road at the Tennessee/Alabama border
and Delaney Road at County Road 81.
Trail-goers can either walk, bike,
or horseback ride through the trail all while experiencing the sites and
sounds of Alabama wildlife. Dogs are also allowed on the trail. Please remember all land along the trail belongs to someone and not for public use.
By Boat
According to Don Bowling, the
best views of a north Alabama autumn appear while relaxing on a kayak
and floating down the Elk River.
By Trail
The Richard Martin Trail was ranked by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy as the No. 11 trail in the nation in its July rankings. We are indeed blessed to have this trail located in Elkmont. Enjoy the beautiful October weather. We may all be hibernating this winter if you don't like COLD.
Also referred to as the Limestone Rail-Trail, this route is a total of 10.2 miles. It begins in Elkmont and goes both north and south from there. The trail endpoints include Veto Road at the Tennessee/Alabama border and Delaney Road at County Road 81.
Trail-goers can either walk, bike, or horseback ride through the trail all while experiencing the sites and sounds of Alabama wildlife. Dogs are also allowed on the trail. Please remember all land along the trail belongs to someone and not for public use.
“It’s not a race. It doesn’t
matter how long it takes you to get where you are going, so sit back and
enjoy. You are floating downstream so you are eventually going to end up where you need to be.”, said Bowling, owner of Fort Hampton Outfitters in Elkmont.
Bowling, who kayaks, canoes and
paddle boards, prefers the Elk River, from Veto to Easter Ferry Road, for
its uninterrupted views of the tree line. Depending on
the water level, the trip can take up to three hours.
Source: Decatur Daily
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