USFSR #540C - N.R. Hotel

Total Miles
1.8

Elevation

369.74 ft

Duration

0.3 Hours

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Winter, Fall

Trail Overview

USFSR #540 - N.R. Hotel is a mountainside stroll that allows you to have a cliffside view of the deep valleys that the Talladega National Forest has to offer. This seasonal trail is only open 10/01-02/29, so if you get a chance during hunting season to wander through, make sure you take your opportunity. This trail is covered in leaf litter and hard-packed dirt. Make sure to keep your eyes on the trail to keep from veering off the trail for the long descent down.

Photos of USFSR #540C - N.R. Hotel

USFSR #540C - N.R. Hotel
USFSR #540C - N.R. Hotel

Difficulty

This trail only has one light prominent rut, but it would not be suitable for a 2WD vehicle to pass through.

History

While there is little documentation on trail names, there is documentation of a Skyway Lodge that guests would stay at, similar to a bed and breakfast, from the mid 60s to the late 80s when it burnt down. It was well known for its southern-style pit cooking of steaks paired with beans and biscuits.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Access Description

This trail begins on USFSR #540, and stops midway through at the "no motor vehicles beyond this point" sign. The trail does turn to the right with no signs, but is designated by the USFS as a horse trail that is also closed to motor vehicle use.

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