Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
Sunday, December 8
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is the site of the 1814 battle between General Andrew Jackson and Indian allies against Chief Menawa and the Red Stick Creek Indians. The Park has a nice Visitors Center with a museum and short movie and a nice, 3-mile route through the battlefield.
We'll start at the Visitors Center, then ride through the Park, stopping at several points of interest. After the 3–mile park loop, choose from two additional ride options on quiet county roads and/or a hike through the battlefield:
• An easy, 10–mile out-and-back ride. PDF
• A rolling, 20–mile loop. PDF
• Walk the 3–mile nature trail through the battlefield.
After that, lunch, if you like, at Niffer's Place Lake Martin. Outdoor seating is available.
Date: Sunday, December 8.
Time: 10:00 am at the Park Visitor Center.
Road Conditions: All paved. Any bikes/tires will be fine.
Bring: Water. Snacks. Treasure for Visitors Center souvenirs and lunch at Niffer’s.
Directions to Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
11288 Horseshoe Bend Road
Daviston, AL 36256
GPS: 32.982294, -85.735377
Sunday, December 8
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is the site of the 1814 battle between General Andrew Jackson and Indian allies against Chief Menawa and the Red Stick Creek Indians. The Park has a nice Visitors Center with a museum and short movie and a nice, 3-mile route through the battlefield.
We'll start at the Visitors Center, then ride through the Park, stopping at several points of interest. After the 3–mile park loop, choose from two additional ride options on quiet county roads and/or a hike through the battlefield:
• An easy, 10–mile out-and-back ride. PDF
• A rolling, 20–mile loop. PDF
• Walk the 3–mile nature trail through the battlefield.
After that, lunch, if you like, at Niffer's Place Lake Martin. Outdoor seating is available.
Date: Sunday, December 8.
Time: 10:00 am at the Park Visitor Center.
Road Conditions: All paved. Any bikes/tires will be fine.
Bring: Water. Snacks. Treasure for Visitors Center souvenirs and lunch at Niffer’s.
Directions to Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
11288 Horseshoe Bend Road
Daviston, AL 36256
GPS: 32.982294, -85.735377
- Take US-280 West towards Dadeville.
- Turn right onto Horseshoe Bend Road (AL 49).
- After 11 miles, turn right into the Park. Park in the Visitors Center parking lot.