Rock Springs Nature Trail

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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.

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.

Publisher

Alabama Cultural Resource Survey

Date

December 1, 2015

Format

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