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Title
Rock Springs Nature Trail
Subject
Rock Spring; Colbert County; Hiking; Nature; Natchez Trace
Description
Rock Spring Nature Trail goes from Colbert Creek to Rock Springs. It is about a 20 minute walk. The trail is off of the Natchez Trace Parkway. The trail is a popular birding destination in the area. Birders mainly look for hummingbirds who are attracted to the plant life. Occasionally a hellbender, a large species of salamander can be found along the trail. Another popular inhabitant to the area are beavers, as they often dam up the creek.
The park is maintained by the National Park Service under the Natchez Trace. There are parking locations for the park. Admission is free for the park.
The park is maintained by the National Park Service under the Natchez Trace. There are parking locations for the park. Admission is free for the park.
Creator
Carrie Keener, University of North Alabama
Source
Alabama Birding Trails,. 2015. 'Rock Springs Nature Trail Alabama Birding Trails'. http://alabamabirdingtrails.com/sites/natchez-trace-parkway-rock-springs-nature-trail/.
Natcheztracetravel.com,. 2015. 'Rock Spring - Natchez Trace | Natcheztracetravel.Com'. http://www.natcheztracetravel.com/natchez-trace-alabama/florence-tennessee-river/121-rock-spring.html.
Natcheztracetravel.com,. 2015. 'Rock Spring - Natchez Trace | Natcheztracetravel.Com'. http://www.natcheztracetravel.com/natchez-trace-alabama/florence-tennessee-river/121-rock-spring.html.
Publisher
Alabama Cultural Resource Survey
Date
December 1, 2015
Format
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