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Fall Feature: Noah Bike Trail

9/15/2017

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​Fall for the Noah Bike & Car Trail

Noah Bike Trail - Scenic 89-mile circular route
Winding through northern Limestone County Alabama, the Noah Bike & Car Trail is an enjoyable trek by bicycle, motorcycle or the family car that stretches nearly 90 miles.

Fall is perfect time to come explore the trail as...
... the trees take on reds, golds and oranges.  The trail passes amid farms and forest, through friendly communities, over the Elk River and pass many community treasures.

Peak colors are expected to be mid-October to late October across Limestone County.  

There are some great attractions and point of interest along the route to add to your itinerary.  We've listed a few to consider for your trip below:

Piney Chapel Road

Coffman-Mitchell Park - south end of Richard Martin Rails-to-Trails

Elkmont

Belle Chevre Creamery Tours & 
Belle Chevre Cheese Shop & Tasting Room - Downtown Elkmont
www.BelleChevre.com

PaperTrail Antiques - Downtown Elkmont

256-777-4459

Richard Martin Rails-to-Trails - Downtown Elkmont

Gin House BBQ - Highway 127 and Upper Fort Hampton Road

The Red Caboose Cafe -- Railroad Street in Downtown Elkmont

The Sugar Bucket - Downtown Elkmont


Candlelight Antiques -- Exit 361 on Upper Elkton Road
256-423-2746

Fort Hampton Outfitters - kayak rental and pick-up and drop-off for the Limestone County Elk River Canoe and Kayak Trail  www.FortHamptonOutfitters.com


Veto Road

Veto Historic Church - north end of the Richard Martin Rails-to-Trails

Salem

Christo's Dairy Delite - Salem-Minor Hill Road
(256) 230-6003

Sim Corder/Harrison Mill - between West Limestone School Road and Cotton Belt Road on AL-99   Historic Marker

Elk River Mills

Sportsman's Park - Boat ramp and convenience store

Covered Bridge - Baker Hill Road
​
Athens

Wellness Park - corner of Hine Street and Washington Street

Downtown Athens with dining, shopping and more

Kreme Delite - corner of West Washington Street and Madison Street

Athens-Limestone Visitors Center - corner of North Beaty Street and West Market Street     www.VisitAthensAL.com

Athens State University, Founders Hall, New Testament Chapel -- corner of North Beaty Street and West Pryor Street  www.athens.edu

Alabama Veterans Museum - West Pryor Street next to railroad tracks
www.AlabamaVeteransMuseum.com

Of course, these are just highlights with lots of hidden gems along the way.  The trail passes through or by historic cemeteries and churches, small communities, Civil War battle sites and other awaiting adventures.

You pick up a copy of the Noah Bike and Car Trail brochure from the Athens-Limestone Visitors Center 100 North Beaty Street in Athens Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM. ​
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