Wildflower Walk at Joe Wheeler State Park

Note: This walk is on the Joe Wheeler State Park Multi-use Trail, 1 mile south of Wheeler Dam on AL-101 in Colbert County, not at the main park, on the north side of the river in Lauderdale County.

Led by Charles Rose. Sponsored by Fresh Air Family.

This outing is free to the public, but you should register.

To register or get more info, contact Charles Rose at charles@freshairfamily.org or 256-366-1937.

Registering is easy; all we need is:
1. Your name.
2. The number of people in your party.
3. A contact phone number, preferably a cell phone.

The trailhead is on the west side of AL-101 in Lawrence County, AL, 1 mile south of Wheeler Dam.

Meet 1:00pm at the trailhead.

Bring water & snacks. Wear comfortable shoes.
This walk is an easy-moderate 2.2 miles, mostly level, with no steep grades.

The trail traverses a variety of habitat types, including a lovely mature hardwood forest. Expect a nice variety of mid-spring wildflowers.

Google Map for the Joe Wheeler State Park Multi-use Trail:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/hxzg7vupTLBjX7be6

Directions
From Huntsville:
Take I-565 west.
I-565 west becomes AL-20 west.
After crossing the bridge into Decatur, AL-20 west immediately turns right.
Stay on AL-20 west for another 26 miles to Town Creek.
Turn right on AL-101. Go about 7 miles.
The Joe Wheeler State Park Multi-Use Trailhead will be on your left, a mile south of Wheeler Dam.

From Birmingham:
Take I-65 north for about 73 miles.
Take Exit 334, AL-67 north to Decatur. Go 4.5 miles.
AL -67 becomes AL-67N/Beltline Rd. SE. Go another 6.3 miles.
Turn left onto US-72alt W / AL-20 W. Go about 23 miles to Town Creek.
Turn right on AL-101. Go about 7 miles.
The Joe Wheeler State Park Multi-Use Trailhead will be on your left, a mile south of Wheeler Dam.

From Sheffield/Muscle Shoals:
Take 2nd Street (CR-184) to the east all the way until it dead-ends on AL-101.
Turn left on AL-101. Go about 2 miles.
The Joe Wheeler State Park Multi-Use Trailhead will be on your left, a mile south of Wheeler Dam.

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