| Links to Information on Equestrian Facilities along the Longleaf Trace | |||
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| More Pictures of the Horse Trail |
Horse Trailer Parking | Circle
S Stables in Sumrall |
Four K Stables and RV Park in Bassfield |
| Latest News on conditions on the Horse Trail | Longleaf Trace TRAIL RIDERS | ||
The trail leaves Epley, heading
west toward Sumrall. Note the
horse and mountain bike trail (just to the right of the paved trail).
This side trail covers 25 miles from Epley to Carson.
Paved trail to the left, horse trail on the right, between Epley and Sumrall.
Californian Aimee Meyer on Bandit
(left), and Nicole Blackburn on Doc,
unload at Epley and start out the horse trail
Much of the trail is well shaded,
with wonderful natural landscaping.
Deep cuts and high embankments through low areas add to the interest.
There are several gravel parking lots especially suitable for horse
trailers. One is in Carson,
and this one is at Lott Circle between Bassfield and Sumrall. Both are
visible from highway 42.
Four K Stables is a deluxe stable near the Trace in
Bassfield, and has parking
for horse trailers, RV's, and large groups. See pictures
of their facilities.
Primitive campers are also welcome, plus a bunk house is available.
See the 4K Stables web site
for more details.
To get to 4K from Highway 42, turn at the Texaco station and go 1 block to
General
Robert E. Blount Boulevard. Turn right and 4K will be the first gravel drive on
your
left (Just after Jefferson Street)
A picnic pavilion erected by
Johnny Kerley in memory of his father,
Jack Kerley, is just across the Trace from the parking area in Bassfield
Parking area along 42 across from the Post Office in Carson.
Also see pictures of trailer parking and
primitive camping area.
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The
District is in the process of widening and improving the horse
trail to allow horse-drawn wagons, beginning with a section from
Epley to Rock Hill Road, approximately 1/2 mile west of Sumrall.
Many culverts have been installed. Some sections will be
impassable while the improvements are underway. From Carson, 15
miles of the trail are passable for horseback riding, but not
wagons. From Epley or Sumrall, contact the Trail
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| The entire horse
trail has been cleared of Katrina debris and is generally passable.
There may be some wet sections during rainy weather. Remember that you can always
bypass problem areas by going out on the main trail, just stay on the shoulder
and be alert for other users.
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