Maddox Horse Camp ( Okmulgee District of Talladega National Forest), near Brent, AL
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It's Primitive and best of all FREE.... FREE to ride... FREE to camp.. FREE!!!! You can't beat that. Trails are pretty shaded. Camp has big trees for picketing. No amenities. So if you THINK you MIGHT NEED it YOU WILL, so PACK IT! NO WATER at camp. SO BRING IT! Lot's of trails and quiet forest rds. YOU MIGHT encounter 1 vehicle if your lucky, and that will prob be the forest ranger. Tell your friends about this place. If you really want to ride you could pick up a forest service rode and ride to Paul M. Grist State Park on county rd 37. ENJOY! |
| Reviewed by Jaime Ruff on 7/25/2015 8:19:52 PM |
Experience: Expert |
Ride Date: 7/20/2015 |
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Oakmulgee National Forest- Talladega National Forest- Chilton County, near Maplesville, AL
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A few of us ladies went over this past Sunday afternoon and rode for a few hours. We made the loop at camp which was a nice little climb and then back down on the other side. Roads are a bit rocky so I would recommend shoes or easy boots to prevent OUCHIES on horses. We didn't make it to the trail at the top of the mountain. Its a 4 mile ride to the top. However there are other 2 track trails we could have taken. But it was getting hot and we forgot water. BRING YOUR OWN WATER. Mud Cut is where we parked and we parked our trailers in there just fine. Camp is primitive and is a great place to go for the day. There is talk about connecting the 2 trails together to avoid riding on the road and gravel. Camp also has big trees for picketing. There are 2 other small areas across from the Mud Cut Camping area that could hold 2 trailers each with trees for picketing as well, if the main camp is full. This place needs to be used so the park will consider connecting the 2 trails. Call Joe and voice your concerns to help speed things up. |
| Reviewed by Jaime Ruff on 8/29/2012 11:16:58 AM |
Experience: Expert |
Ride Date: 8/26/2012 |
Hometown: Maplesville, AL |
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Paul M. Grist State Park, near Selma, AL
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UPDATES: They currently have 21 miles of trails. WAHOO! 21... state maps have yet to be updated, so dont be fooled. They are all colored marked and there is a map at the park office for free! Lots of shaded trails, creek crossings, some bridges, new picnic areas along different trails. Bring your breast collar, your going to need it on SOME trails, not all, but there are a few GOOD climbs! These trails also offer some great flat trails, which are great for beginners or folks wanting to cruise along. They are working on a Primitive HORSE camping area with a water spickett. They are renovating the old YMCA Lodge, its HUGE GYM, and camper cabins. This place is the place to go! Park use fee for Adults is $3 or $4, kids under 6 I think is free. |
| Reviewed by Jaime Ruff on 5/2/2017 10:37:53 AM |
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Ride Date: 4/30/2017 |
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LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT!. Camped out in primitive this weekend with some friends and our horses, just us gals. A group of gaited horse folks came in Sunday for a day ride. Other than them, there was no other horse folks. This place is just perfect. They have added another 2 trail loops ontop of the mountain behind the lake. Decent climbs on that trail. PLUS they have added another trail across from the main gate. They are working on a big day use parking area near the "HONOR PAY BOX". Plus there are 2 other trails listed new on the map as well. I am guess with the 8-12 miles they started with, I bet you there is about 22-25 miles now. Great terrain for every level. This park is growing in leaps. Remember to keep your camp site cleaned of horse manure when you leave. It is a shared park with non- horsey folks. This campground is nice and we want them to continue to allow us to ride and camp. |
| Reviewed by Jaime Ruff on 5/10/2014 9:26:09 PM |
Experience: Expert |
Ride Date: 5/3/2014 |
Hometown: , |
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