Tunnel Springs Rail Trail
An Ideal Trail Location
•Tunnel Springs Rail Trail is
located in North Monroe County
connecting Tunnel Springs to
Beatrice, Alabama.
•The Trail is geographically
positioned between the Mobile
and Montgomery metropolitan
areas.
• It is in the Heart of Southwest
Alabama, which is in need of
outdoor recreational trails.
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Quick Snapshot
• The proposed length of the Trail is
approximately 6+ miles.
• Historic railroad tunnel that spans
approximately 500 ft. in length.
• Trail possesses three trestles, which
span several streams, creeks, and ponds.
• Spans rural countryside that has not
been accessible by the public.
• Opportunity exists to expand trail
further to include other outdoor
destinations and historical sites.
Tunnel Springs Rail Trail, Monroe County
Importance of Trail
• Provides much-needed outdoor
recreational opportunity for Monroe
County and Southwest Alabama.
• Offers an opportunity to restore 100year-old historic railroad tunnel and
other sites along trail.
• Improves tourism and other
economic impact factors for North
Monroe County.
• Presents additional opportunities to
promote environmental learning and
conservation awareness.
Inside View of Tunnel, Tunnel Springs, Monroe County
Moving Forward
• Educating private property
owners along the Trail for buyin.
• Making desired physical
improvements along the Trail.
• Implementing safety measures
for trail users and stakeholders.
• Promoting the Trail to boost
awareness and improve tourism.
• Creating a sustainability plan.
Burned Trestle, Tunnel Springs Rail Trail, Monroe County
MONROEVILLE/MONROE COUNTY, ALABAMA