cane creek canyon nature preserve

You can show up for a hike, pick up a map and a walking stick, and just go. Be sure to write your name so when you don't come back at night, they will ride out and find you. People bring their favorite walking sticks and leave them for others and if there is any trash, it's disposed of. Faye and jim have independently taken me to their favorite spots, stopping many times to point out rare wild orchids or the tall yellow-wood trees that only bloom every six years, and in SE Oklahoma. Their roots Jim will say are all in a certain geological shelf. The caves have rare flowers that grow only in the dark; where ever the sun touches, they move away. The otter has returned and they allow the beavers to cut trees and restore the wetlands. Cane Creek for the river cane that grows there profusely was the eastern most boundary that my tribe protected until the very end 1818 because all the medicine plants grew there.

Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve is an incredible place! There are streams, mountains, waterfalls and plenty of other terrain to explore. It's a perfect place to relax and exercise for a day hike or to camp overnight. There are multiple campsites with toilets and picnic tables that can be reserved. The Lacefields are wonderful people and will happily familiarize you with the area. There is plenty of wildlife and plants to observe too. The sunsets from the mountain campsite closest to the camping area are awesome! I've been to Cane Creek multiple times and the variety of terrain never becomes boring.

This is a must-see place on your way through this area. Jim and Faye Lacefield are the best people you will ever meet (they oversee the Preserve). You will not regret whatever detour you must make to get to the Preserve...it is well worth your time!!

We just walked to the waterfall and canyon and we were amazed. The fact that this is a private park that they make free to the public is commendable.

Don't let the road to this place throw you off. When you get to the 'welcome center' you will be very pleased with what adventures are ahead. Primitive camping is available with reservation. This can be done on one day but you will find yourself distracted with the scenery and nature. Coming from the flat boring topography of the MS river area, this is the closest adventure inwhat seems like a different world without going twice as far to Chatt or Knox.

We came across this place on our All Trails app and decided to hike while we were in the area. The owners/hosts are lovely people and will provide a trail map, guide and even have loaner hiking poles. The trails are very well kept and marked, and their are choices for every level of hiker. We saw stunning vistas at the overlook, pretty waterfalls and creeks on our approx. 2.5 mile hike. There were many trails still to explore- we're saving those for next time!

This is a 700+ acre privately protected nature area that serves as a sanctuary for native plants and animals. The public can visit and enjoy ~15 miles of well-kept trails, creeks, waterfalls, picnicking, and camping areas. I became aware of it through our geocaching hobby - there are ~19 geocaches placed there. Maps of the trail system at Cane Creek are available for free download on-line. Vinyl copies of the trail maps are available for lend in boxes on the front porch of the private residence at the entrance of the preserve. Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve is in the Little Mountains area of southern Colbert County, Alabama about 8 miles southwest of Tuscumbia. The preserve is founded to protect some of this last remaining "wild and scenic" land in this part of the state - assembled over the course of years by the Lacefield family, who have lived on land adjoining the canyon since 1979. There is no fee to visit but donations are accepted. We visited in February to backpack overnight at the Creekside Campsite. We hiked all the trails and found the geocaches in the area. You must contact them for a camping permit in advance. Check the website listed below for the latest camping rules, permit info, and photos of the site. The owners were friendly and helpful. The location was interesting (geologically), beautiful, and fun to hike. I imagine it has even greater splendor in spring and fall but a winter visit was still amazing. The campsites included privy, fire ring, picnic table, a shelter with a swing, and even an igloo of fresh drinking water! We will definitely be back and recommend it for those that enjoy and respect nature!https://www.facebook.com/pages/Friends-of-Cane-Creek-Canyon-Nature-Preserve/126802417335447