Walls of Jericho

[Joshua Szulecki]

Does anybody know of a map that shows the entire area of the Alabama and Tennessee segments of the land that makes up the Walls of Jericho, and the surrounding area?

I ask for two reasons... First, I'd like to visit the falls later in the year when the water levels pick up. Second, I'm wondering how much of the large forested area that extends from 10-20 miles north west of the Tennessee river in Alabama and Tennessee is protected by it.

Is it me, or does it seem like they are trying to keep unusually quiet about the place?

[toph]

I posted about all there is to find online about the Walls on the "other" Alabama hiking forums:

http://alabamatrail.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=381

-toph

[Joshua Szulecki]

I completely forgot that stuff was up there... Thanks!

The amount reserved is not as much of the forest that is still in existance there as I was expecting based on the acreage totals...

BTW, the falls that makes the turn in the hole that you posted pictures of, how far in is it, and did it look like it had sufficient flow to still have water in it with the current drought?

[Lesley]

I have been to the Walls, and once we were at the bottom of the trail I slipped and bruised my entire right butt cheek.  Then I had to hike back out. It was not a fun experience.  To any who go: beware of slick rock after it rains. Good luck.

Merles

[Delynn]

Merlesray,

You are right about the Walls area being slick!  I took my older 2 boys there shortly after the Preserve was opened.  It had rained the day before, and we all bounced more than once.     I'm sure the trail is better than it was then, but I'd still suggest being carefull around all that limestone mud.

[PastorLarryT]

Great place to hike (though it is a long drive from Prattville).  You are absolutely right about slick mud and rocks.  We had several close-calls with the slippery areas.  Good hiking boots, watch your step, and take your time.