Richard Martin Trail Photos

Alabama

Photo by: warriorcripps

Richard Martin Trail
Morning Wetlands
Morning Wetlands — Photo by:ericcherry

Richard Martin Trail
Wetlands
Like a scene right out of Swamp Thing. — Photo by:ericcherry

Richard Martin Trail
Mushrooms
These types of mushrooms were all over the Southern section of the trail this morning (8/13/2022) — Photo by:ericcherry

Richard Martin Trail
Richard Martin Trail
RMT north from Athens to Elkmont — Photo by:vnoel3

Richard Martin Trail
Railroad bridge
This little gem may be difficult to spot but it's beautiful and peaceful to see. Admiring this old construct as nature takes over is just fascinating! — Photo by:warriorcripps

Richard Martin Trail
The Church
A beautiful early Saturday morning ride on the Richard Martin Trail. This picturesque little church is located on the extreme northern end of the trail. This spot presents a quite location for a short rest. — Photo by:jhunk

Richard Martin Trail
Richard Martin Trail
This trail was a pleasant surprise. It is mostly tree tunnels through the country and not along roads or highways. It is dirt or gravel. — Photo by:willmarth2

Richard Martin Trail
north of Elkmont — Photo by:augustwalk

Richard Martin Trail
Swamp south of Elkmont
It was here that the old song 'Amos Moses' came into my head and remained there for the rest of the trip. — Photo by:augustwalk

Richard Martin Trail
Cat snoozing at Elkmont depot — Photo by:augustwalk

Richard Martin Trail
north of Elkmont
It was near here there was a small herd of goats on the trail. — Photo by:augustwalk

Richard Martin Trail — Photo by:augustwalk

Richard Martin Trail — Photo by:augustwalk

Richard Martin Trail
Mile 2 — Photo by:augustwalk

Richard Martin Trail — Photo by:augustwalk

Richard Martin Trail — Photo by:augustwalk

Richard Martin Trail — Photo by:augustwalk

Richard Martin Trail
Mile 1 — Photo by:augustwalk

Richard Martin Trail
Trail ( on the left ) begins here — Photo by:augustwalk

Richard Martin Trail
South Trailhead at Coffman-Mitchell Park
restroom building in backroom, lots of parking — Photo by:augustwalk

Richard Martin Trail — Photo by:mikevan

Richard Martin Trail

taking a break at the bridge — Photo by:mikevan

Richard Martin Trail

Taking a break at the bridge — Photo by:mikevan

Richard Martin Trail
Rails to Trails
Rails to Trails in Elkmont, AL Veto Methodist Church — Photo by:athensvisitorscenter

Richard Martin Trail
Rails to Trails
Rails to Trails in Elkmont, AL offers beautiful fall colors — Photo by:athensvisitorscenter

Richard Martin Trail
Bridge on the Richard Martin Trail
April on the Richard Martin Trail, Elkmont, Alabama — Photo by:louiscarrio

Richard Martin Trail — Photo by:rtc

Richard Martin Trail — Photo by:rtc

Richard Martin Trail — Photo by:rtc

Richard Martin Trail — Photo by:rtc

Richard Martin Trail — Photo by:rtc

Richard Martin Trail
Wetlands
Serene wetlands on southern section of trail offers a quiet place for a break. — Photo by:sbuc

Richard Martin Trail
Wildflowers in April
Wildflowers in full bloom on the southern section of the trail. — Photo by:sbuc

Richard Martin Trail
Caboose in Elkmont
This is normally open for inspection. Interesting. — Photo by:rmheeth

Richard Martin Trail
Historic Marker - Elkmont — Photo by:rmheeth

Richard Martin Trail
Trail from Elkmont
Looking north from Elkmont. — Photo by:rmheeth

Richard Martin Trail
Covered Bridge
North of Elkmont — Photo by:rmheeth

Richard Martin Trail
View from the Trail
This was near the covered bridge. — Photo by:rmheeth

Richard Martin Trail
Historic Marker - Elkmont — Photo by:rmheeth

Richard Martin Trail
Terry bonding with his bike
Terry at one of the new bridges on the trail — Photo by:sgibson389

Richard Martin Trail
Trail bridge
Another view of the new bridge — Photo by:sgibson389

Richard Martin Trail
The trailhead
Stevie, Bob, and Terry at the trailhead — Photo by:sgibson389

Richard Martin Trail
Wetland Photo
The trail passes through this marsh about 2 miles south of Elkmont. — Photo by:paulabranham

Richard Martin Trail
Northward Expansion?
The rail bed looking north from the northern trailhead at Elkmont. Hopefully the trail will soon be extended to the state line at Veto. — Photo by:paulabranham

Richard Martin Trail
Good View of the Trail
Looking North from the Civil War marker. The trestle described on the marker has long since been replaced by a great earthen fill. — Photo by:paulabranham

Richard Martin Trail
Elkmont Station and Caboose
Elkmont is currently the northern trailhead. This is the only parking area on the 3.3 miles of trail that currently exist. — Photo by:paulabranham

Richard Martin Trail
Southward Expansion?
The rail bed looking south from the southern trailhead at Hays Mill. Hopefully the trail will soon be extended south to Athens. There is no parking at the southern trailhead. — Photo by:paulabranham

Richard Martin Trail
The Battle of Sulpher Creek Trestle
This marker is about a mile south of Elkmont. The trail lies on top of the great earthen fill that has replaced the trestle. — Photo by:paulabranham

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