Mobile County To Build New Kayak Water Trail

Posted on: Jun 14th, 2012 | Announcements

A new kayak water trail will guide boaters through some of the most pristine waterways in Mobile County with funding approved this week by the Mobile County Commission. The new trail will transport kayakers and canoeists along a two-mile stretch of Chickasabogue Creek from Chickasabogue Park in Eight Mile to William Brooks Park in Chickasaw. Signage, maps and interpretive panels will be provided. ?The goal is to give people the tools to enjoy our pristine, natural environment and to promote healthy activities in Mobile County,? said Mobile County Commissioner Merceria Ludgood. Ludgood has asked for the $3,750 to provide for the design and development of the project, with George Crozier, former head of the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, as the lead consultant on the project. The proposal calls for trail maps that would be provided to the public at both parks on either end of the trail. Interpretive panels will give a history of the creek and the parks, along with explanations of flora and fauna along the way. Trailhead signs will be constructed and directional signs will be planted in the waters, especially at critical junctures where turns may be confusing. They will also provide information on fishing trails along the way. The round-trip excursion without stops or detours takes about three hours, according to Crozier. A more relaxed pace might take up an entire afternoon. ?We are blessed with an incredible ecosystem and I?m delighted we can provide citizens with opportunity to enjoy it,? said Mobile County Commission President Connie Hudson. ?Public access to our waterways has a huge impact on quality of life,? said Mobile County Commissioner Mike Dean. ?It has always been high priority for the County.?