The Wehle Forever Wild Trail System

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Horse paddocks. Photo by State Lands Employee

Covered Bridge. Photo by Tasha Simon.

Horseback Riders passing by the lake

The Wehle Nature Center

Canoeing and Fishing at Blue Heron Lake

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The Wehle Forever Wild Tract consists of 1,500 acres of rolling hill country in Bullock County, AL. The tract was originally owned by Mr. Robert Wehle who wanted to ensure his property would be preserved for future generations to enjoy. In 1994 he sold it to the Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust program. Mr. Wehle generously negotiated the sale to Forever Wild at a discounted price of half the appraised value while retaining ownership of small inholdings that included his home and other buildings under a life estate agreement. After Mr. Wehle's death in 2002, the remaining inholdings were transferred to the Alabama State Lands Division which subsequently established the Wehle Land Conservation Center in 2004 to facilitate outdoor recreation, environmental education, and conservation opportunities on the former Wehle estate.

The trail system includes both horse and hiking trails. Three equestrian trails total 10.3 miles, while four hiking trails total 8.0 miles.

Horse trails are available to the public on select open weekends throughout the year. During the spring and fall months, camping is also available for horse riders with available horse barns and paddocks. Please see our website for open trail and camping dates.

Hikers have access to the trail system at our Forever Wild Trailhead seven days a week. There are two short loops that take visitors through upland pine stands which are rich in plant and animal life. There is also access to the more extensive Pines and Bottomland Cutt-off Trail which allow a much more extensive tour of the property. The trail surface on all hiking and horse trails are primarily grass-covered roads that traverse the property but do include areas of dirt, mud, and standing water during times of wet weather.

For detailed hours and dates of scheduled events or open camping/fishing/trail days, visit http://www.alabamaforeverwild..... For questions about the schedule or activities call (334) 529-3003.

For more information about Alabama Forever Wild Program visit the program website at, www.alabamaforeverwild.com.

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources promotes wise stewardship, management, and enjoyment of Alabama's natural resources through five divisions: Marine Resources, State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. To learn more about ADCNR, visit www.outdooralabama.com.

Allowed Uses:

Other Activities

• Camping
• Fishing
• Heritage and history
• Wildlife viewing / observation

• Certified as an NRT
  May 29, 2012