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Saturday Ranger-led Hikes to Begin February 1st

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News Release Date: January 27, 2020
Contact: Matt Switzer, [phone]

Fort Payne, Ala. – Little River Canyon National Preserve is excited to announce that free Ranger-led hikes will be offered on Saturdays this February.

Rangers will offer five hikes with a variety of trails, trail lengths and difficulties, and topics being featured. Participants need to bring water and sturdy, close-toed shoes. Reservations are not required, and the programs will be weather-dependent.

Schedule of Hikes

Feb 1 – 10:00 AM - Beaver Pond Trail – 1.5 mile moderate hike – 1 hour

 

• Even in the depths of winter, some plants still live and thrive! Learn how to identify evergreens and mosses while discovering the winter season of Little River Canyon – meet at Beaver Pond Trail parking lot on Highway 176/Little River Canyon Rim Parkway.

 

Feb 8 – 2:00 PM - Beaver Pond Trail – 1.5 mile moderate hike – 2 hours

 

• What’s a National Preserve? How does it differ from a National Park or National Monument? What’s the difference between wilderness and Wilderness? Find out the answers while enjoying the beautiful Beaver Pond Trail - meet at Beaver Pond Trail parking lot on Highway 176/Little River Canyon Rim Parkway.

Feb 15 – 10:00 AM - Road 1 – 4 mile moderate hike – 2+ hours
 

• Yellowhammers, Indian Hens, and ghosts of the woods – discover some of the winter wildlife of Little River Canyon and how their stories tie into the culture and traditions of the area – meet at the Hunter Check Station on Cherokee County Road 103.

Feb 22 – 2:00 PM - Path to Learning - .5 mile easy hike – 30-45 minutes
 

• Coexistence between people and nature - delve into the importance of wildlife and responsible stewardship of our public lands and beyond – meet at Little River Canyon Center information desk.

Feb 29 – 10:00 AM - Eberhart Trail – 1.5 mile strenuous hike – 1.5 hours

 

• Descend below the canyon rim and learn about the rich history of Little River Canyon – meet at Eberhart Point parking lot on Highway 176//Little River Canyon Rim Parkway.

For more information, please contact the Interpretation Office at [phone] or go to nps.gov/liri.
 

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