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Butterfield Trail Condition????

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Post by ulhiker Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:18 pm

Does anyone know the condition of the Butterfield Trail. I suspect that it got damaged, but haven't been able to find out about it specifically. Any info would be appreciated.
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Post by ouachita hiker Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:22 pm

UL,

Don't know the condition of the trail but I noticed a couple of days ago on a state park site and Devils Den State Park was on the list that is closed.

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Post by ulhiker Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:25 pm

Thanks, OH.
If the park's office is closed, does that mean you can hike the trail without a permit??
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Post by OleMissSouthernComfort Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:54 pm

Too bad many of the trails up yalls way got damaged. Has anyone hiked north Alabama or anyway closer to my area? Dont see any long weekends coming up so the closer the better.

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Post by ulhiker Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:57 pm

The only trail in northern AL that I've heard about is the Pinhoti Trail. About all I know about it is that it connects to the southern terminus of the AT. I'm not sure how long it is or anything like that, but I'm sure you can find out more about it on the net.
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Post by OleMissSouthernComfort Fri Feb 06, 2009 12:14 am

It seems like forever since the ERL trail! Ive got the trail itch and i need to get to scratchin...

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Post by Trail Monkey Fri Feb 06, 2009 12:18 am

Dont forget about Holly Springs there at Wall Doxey... I hear its pretty nice. No where as long as ERL but nice none the less.
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Post by OleMissSouthernComfort Fri Feb 06, 2009 12:22 am

Actually a buddy and I that hiked ERL together were planning on hitting up the disc golf course at wall doxey before heading to sportsmans warehouse. must be destiny...

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Post by Trail Monkey Fri Feb 06, 2009 12:25 am

If your around up this way on Sunday I am planning on hitting Shelby Farms early.... do around 15 to 20 miles out there. Did 15 last Sunday. Its nice... also its a little far but Big Hill Pond out off 72 at Walnut MS... Its in TN but right at the line. Let me know if interested in it. I might join you for that one.
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Post by Preacha Man Fri Feb 06, 2009 1:10 am

As far as the Butterfield, you can hike several trails that are not in Devil's Den proper. The Butterfield is only in Devil's Den for a short while, most of it is in the National Forest. I park most of the time in a parking lot right by the National Forest and then hike in from there.

I can only imagine the damage though. You could probably hike the trails, but you WILL HAVE to go around down trees and limbs.
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