Feb 18 2023
Southeastern Outings dayhike to view multiple waterfalls in the Bankhead National Forest

Southeastern Outings dayhike to view multiple waterfalls in the Bankhead National Forest

Presented by Southeastern Outings at Hayden/Corner Park and Ride is meeting place

This is a trip you won’t want to miss!  The waterfalls of the Bankhead National Forest never disappoint.  See several spectacular waterfalls during the high water season in Alabama.  We will do three short hikes off trail and deep in the forest to gorgeous waterfalls with turquoise water that only a few people ever have the opportunity to see.  High falls, cascading falls, split falls, and views of more than one waterfall at a time.  The first falls will be Holmes Chapel Falls, second will be Coal Mine Falls, and thirdly we will be walking down to and along Key Mill Branch where the falls have no formal names.

You are encouraged to participate in the Southeastern Outings’ group hike in this National Forest.   Come with us for a guided tour to get a feel for the beauty of these waterfalls.

Please note that there are over 100 waterfalls in the Bankhead National Forest.  Southeastern Outings has visited the waterfalls we’ll see on February 18 only two or three times previously                                                                                 Note-To view photos of what we will see on this trip, please click on this link:

 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Tf9fmLdpZ3rxg3q28

 

Please be sure to click on the link and view the photographs.

This hike is for experienced hikers (off trail means thru the woods stepping over deadfall and climbing up and down and crossing creeks etc.).  Our hike leader has extensive experience hiking in the National Forest and has picked these fairly accessible waterfalls as some of the prettiest.  Excellent photo opportunities.  Please bring your camera if you wish.  Also, please wear hiking boots.  Bring a hiking stick, picnic lunch, and water.

Optional dinner after the hike.

Please meet 8:45 a.m. at the Hayden/Corner Park and Ride.  We plan to depart from there at 9:00 a.m.  Or you may meet the group at 9:45 a.m. at the Jack’s on U.S. Highway 278 in Addison, Alabama.

Info. and Trip Leader: Doris Hatch, 205/901-8367

 

DIRECTIONS TO MEETING PLACE

Hayden/Corner Park and Ride—171 State Highway 160, Warrior, AL 35180. Exit 284 off I-65 North, take right on AL 160 at end of exit ramp, immediate right on U.S. 31 and then enter fenced parking lot on right.

 

DESCRIPTION OF SOUTHEASTERN OUTINGS

Do you wish you had friends who share your active lifestyle and enjoyment of outdoor activities?  Then become active with Southeastern Outings (SEO), a nonprofit organization committed and created to serve people who enjoy being active in the outdoors.  The organization plans, organizes and leads outings such as dayhikes, easy kayak and canoe trips, stream and waterfall walks, bicycle rides, lake events and other fun activities to beautiful sites in our natural environment.  From time to time we also sponsor potluck suppers and other socials.  All events and activities of the group are open to the public.  Participating in SEO activities is a splendid, simple way to make congenial new friends who enjoy the outdoors.

 

NO DOGS OR SMOKING ALLOWED, PLEASE, ON ANY SOUTHEASTERN OUTINGS EVENTS.

 

The organization currently has over 250 members.  We scheduled eighty-seven events during calendar year 2022 for an average of 7 fun events per month.  We enjoy the outdoors in all seasons throughout the year.

 

SEO does not charge for participation in any of its outings.  You do not have to be a member to participate in one or two SEO activities.  Dues are only $10.  Please contact Dan Frederick, President, 205-631-4680, or southeasternoutings@gmail.com for more information and to obtain three free monthly newsletters with membership application and a complete description of all our outdoor events.

 

Southeastern Outings now has a website.  Just go to seoutings.org to find announcements of our upcoming outings scheduled plus some brief, general information about Southeastern Outings, a membership application and 1500 lovely photographs from most of our outings.

 

Thank you.

 

Admission Info

FREE

Phone: 205-901-8367

Email: southeasternoutings@gmail.com

Dates & Times

2023/02/18 - 2023/02/18

Location Info

Hayden/Corner Park and Ride is meeting place

171 State Highway 160, Warrior, AL 35180