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| Trail Description |
Back Country Horsemen of West AL has partnered with Tannehill State Park & Forever Wild to recover the equine horse trails at Tannehill Historical Iron Works State Park, McCalla, AL. $6 DAY USE FEE, MUST show current coggins at THE STORE upon arrival, so be prepared ahead. DO NOT unload your horses at the store. Unload at the trail head! Camping with horses? BCHA of West AL has several project phases. Please be PATIENT, we are working fast as we can to develop areas. Currently its still DAY USE ONLY. Check the Back Country Horsemen of West AL facebook page for updates. 11/6/26Maps at the store. Trails are marked with brown forest markers (see pics below)TRAILS--- 25 miles (& growing) mixed terrain, flats, rolling hills, some good steep climbs/descends, Breast collar & Crupper RECOMMENDED! EASY TRAIL is Honey Badger!Shoes/boots- sensitive horses is recommended. WATER on Trail--- There is water for horses at the RIVER on the Buck Board trail. Do NOT enter the water, for EQUINE DRINKING ONLY! Do not cross the river. Water at the trail head---NO! there is NO water at the trail head, please BRING YOUR OWN. Manure disposal-- CLEAN up your manure from around your trailer area.SHARED trail system--- This is a multi use trail system. Please USE trail etiquette on trail, STOP and say HELLO! There are multiple cyclist & hiker crossings, USE CAUTION at these intersections.*************STAY ON DESIGNATED TRAILS A MUST*********** Currently times 7am-6pm, 7 days a week. Horses are NOT ALLOWED on Trade Day weekends (EVERY 3rd Sat & Sun, March-Nov) & HalloweenThere is a shower house/bathrooms a short walk away from trail head. |
| Best Time to Visit |
7 days a week 8am-5pm (winter) & 7am-6pm (summer) |
| Times to Avoid |
NO HORSES ALLOWED on Trade Day weekends (every 3rd Sat & Sun. "&" Halloween |
| Campground |
Project phases- HORSE CAMPING- COMING SOON. Please be patient.
WHEN it's approved and allowed it will be primitive shaded areas, water spigots avail for community use. Remember be patient! We are progressing.
As we progress water power sites MAY be avail, NOT available at the moment. 11/6/26 Follow Back Country Horsemen of West AL fb page for updates & info. |
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| Directions |
The Store 205-477-5711
Short drive from Tuscaloosa & Birmingham, AL off of I20/I59 |
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| This information was provided by KatanaBay18 on 11/6/2026 4:19:16 AM |
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