Yoholo-Micco, The Creek Indian Trail
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Yoholo-Micco, The Creek Indian Trail
City, Town, or County
Backcountry Trail
Frontcountry Trail
Rail Trail
- Length
2.5 miles
- Elevation Gain
--
- Route Type
out & back
(1 review)
- Length
2.5 miles - Elevation Gain
-- - Route Type
out & back
Beautiful trail with a great view of Lake Eufaula. Rail enthusiasts, bird watchers, history buffs, and nature lovers all enjoy this rail trail. There is a bald eagle's nest located along the trail. All types of waterfowl. The trail surface is paved with several nature trails off of it. Walking, biking, and pets are allowed. Handicapped accessible.
Location: Paved rail-trail and adjoining natural surface nature trail in the City of Eufaula, in east-central Alabama.
- States: Alabama
- Counties: Barbour
- Cities/Townships: Eufaula
The Yoholo Micco Creek Indian Trail has been an important addition to the City's attributes that provide its citizens and visitors a unique opportunity to see the natural beauty of our area in combination with the rich history of Eufaula. It has been integrated with other efforts toward the sustainability of an excellent quality of life that will have far-reaching benefits for those who follow us on this journey.
Buildings contributed materials, and labor to build benches and picnic tables to be enjoyed by users of the trail. Eufaula was chosen to host the State Arbor Day this past year at which time over one hundred trees were planted at the entrance of the trail. The Alabama Urban Forestry Commission recently presented its Project of the Year to the Horticulture Department in recognition of these plantings.
The trail is named for Chief Yoholo Micco, the Creek Indian leader of Eufaula Town who was driven from this area with his people in 1836. They followed the Trail of Tears to Oklahoma and settled. He is commonly referred to as Chief Eufaula. The trail begins downtown with the trailhead in front of the Eufaula/ Barbour County Chamber of Commerce winding along and then crossing Lake Eufaula on the old railroad trestle, through residential areas, and ending at Old Creek Town, the site of an old Indian village. The surface of the main trail is paved making it perfect for hikers, runners, and bicyclists. Several nature trails have been created off the main trail. One of them takes you through an old hardwood forest to a beautiful waterfall. Another trail leads you to the historic Fairview Cemetery. A park now known as "Treehugger Park" has been created where people can enjoy a picnic.
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Reviews
Susan Galloway
Biked the trail this afternoon, a little wind blowing, all kinds of birds, bridge path over lake awesome view, mostly easy, some gradual elevation, through the campground, lots of trees and blue sky. I passed several walkers, families, groups of friends, and individuals, young to as old as me! It was great! So glad I went. Eufaula what a beautiful trail, well tended. Thanks.
Allowed Uses:
Bicycling Dogs, on leash Hiking/WalkingPublic Contact
Sherry BurchettCity of Eufaula
560 East Boundary Street
Eufaula, AL 36027
[email protected] • (334) 687-1236
www.eufaulaalabama.com
Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.
More Details
- Elevation (low): 432
- Elevation (high): 566
- Elevation (cumulative): --
- Part of a Trail System? No
- Surface (primary): Paved
- Surfaces (additional): Paved
- Tread Width (average): 120"
- Tread Width (minimum): 120
- Running length (minimum): --
- Tread Grade (average, percent): 1
- Tread Grade (maximum): 1
- Running length (maximum): --
- Cross-slope (average, percent): 1
- Cross-slope (maximum): --
- Running length (maximum): --
- Certified as an NRT
May 19, 2011