Horsetail (FR 235) in AL -- Camping Rules & Access

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Horsetail (FR 235) in AL

Road corridorNFs in Alabama

10 mi from Double Springs

Maps 863 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

National Forests in Alabama ↗

VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Rough
  • All 2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Borden Trailhead.
  • Estimated climb: 50 ft over 2 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 16%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
  • Open country, with nothing named rising within 30 miles.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 50–74°F, 4.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.