AL: Oxford Twisty Gold Road Tour

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swampy

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A WI Trail is a great motorcycle trail with 242 curves in its 76.5 mile course, with off shoots to Cheaha Mountain, a gold mine and camping.

Waterfall on High Falls Trail

0.0 miles   1-20, Exit 191 onto US 431 South * RV PARKING *

3.7 miles     Turn right onto 281/Skyline Drive go to the "T", turn left onto Skyline Drive

6.2 miles     Scenic Overlook

7.1 miles     Side trip to Abel. Take off-ramp to Abel, and go left 1.8 miles on right to King Gold Mine and local campgrounds. Return to Scenic Drive to continue on trail.

11.2 miles    Scenic Overlook

13.4 miles    Turn left onto Hwy 49 South

16.9 miles    Nubbin Creek Trail head on right. Walking Trail

19.4 miles    Turn right onto County Road 31 South

23.8 miles    Turn right onto Clairmont Springs Road, County Road 12, continue 10.7 miles

25.4 miles    High Falls Trail Head (walking trail) and waterfall on right

34.6 miles    Turn left onto County Rd 130 Idaho Road

40.6 miles    Turn left onto Hwy 77 South

44.0 miles    Downtown Ashland and junction of Hwy 77 S and Hwy 9 N. Historic Courthouse Square, Art Gallery and shops. Continue the trail on Hwy 9 to Lineville

50.5 miles    Lineville - gas, food

54.4 miles    Barfield - Cole Store on left

60.2 miles    Delta - gas

67.8 miles    Turn left onto Hwy 431 North, 4 way stop - gas

69.7 miles    Side trip option: Take County Road 11 W to County Road 24 W to Abel Gap, Camping, and King Gold Mine

72.4 miles    Junction of Hwy 431 and Skyline Drive Hwy 281

76.5 miles    I-20 back to start of trail

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Posted 1243564377	Reply with quote #2

Am new to the site and learning a lot. I grew up in Oxford and rode all over Cheaha in my younger days. Your post describes some fabulous roads. Can't wait to do the Delta ride with the group later in the year.

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