Flint Creek Canoe Trail
Morgan County, Alabama
The Flint Creek Canoe trail opened in 2018, providing access to the interior of the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge and the many birding and recreational opportunities that surround it.
Flint Creek is used heavily by migrating cranes and other migratory birds and waterfowl. Avoid approaching any birds in vessel or on foot within 600 feet. Avoid ushing or causing birds or wildlife to alter their normal behavior. All migratory birds are protected by Federal Laws.
1. The beginning of the trail. Highway 36 access. TVA-developed park and camp site. Five miles to Anvil Cave campsite.
2. Vaughn Bridge Road Access and adjacent
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Felder 65 31 31 31 36 28 40 67 67 67 31 Legend Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Launch suitable for all types of small boats Launch suitable for paddleboats only Campground accomodates RVs Primitive/tent camping Shower/restroom Point of Interest Fishing pier Hiking trail Main campsite Campsite Trail Segments Lower Trail Middle Trail Refuge Trail Walking Trails 65 Montgome Birmingham lanta ridian arkvil Memphis Bainbridge Atlanta Cha ttanooga aynesboro 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 DECATUR HARTSELLE KayoRoad BowlesBridgeRoad 31 PointMallardParkway Country Club Road Central Parkway Norris Mill Road Sixth Avenue Bud Weaver Road Moss Chapel Road Ausley Bend Road Hickory Hills Road Upper River Road Mill Road Flintville Road Exit 334
RedBank Road 2a 2b 3a 3b 4a 4b 2 2a Vaughn Bridge Launch Highway 31 Launch Osprey Point Landing Hickory Hills Launch Wheeler Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center Duncan Hill Launch Approximately One Mile Anvil Cave Campsite
Village Branch Slough Flint Creek Day Use Fishing Pier Spring, blu . Summertime accessability. Crabtree Slough Dinsmore Slough Alligator sightings. OBSERVE FROM DIKES BUT DO NOT CROSS DIKES! Blu Loop Bird Loop Direction of Travel Dancy Bottoms Hiking Trail 1.2 mi. Flint Creek Hiking Trail 1.3 mi. Point Mallard Campground
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Last campsite before entering Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
camping.
Anvil Cave campsite in bluff wall.
Campsite with old growth trees.
Highway 31 Launch with campsite nearby on creek to west. No camping or boat launch areas for the next 8 miles to Osprey Point on Highway 67.
Excellent birding near Village Branch Slough. Do not cross dikes!
Alligator
area.
takeout
future improvement.
sightings in this
Dancy Bottoms Hiking Trail offers a break from paddling. Rough
at Red Bank Road will see
Dinsmore
dikes!
Slough area. Excellent birding. Do not cross
Osprey
67.
Point Landing on Highway
10. Refuge Visitor Center and bird observation building at 3121 Visitor Center Road. Cannot be reached by water.
Hickory Hill
Hickory Hill
Highway 67.
Launch. Access from
Road off
Duncan Hill Launch,
to Tennessee River channel.
adjacent
2901
Mallard
wave pool,
park, campground. VaughnBridgeRoad Halbrooks Road Second Avenue SparkmanStreetSW Red Bank Road Takeout
Point Mallard Park
Point
Circle 35601. Swimming,
water