OPEN February 10 - October 14
Skinner Springs Road is a two-way trail located on the north side of the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge. This winding trail skirts along the edge of the wildlife refuge and connects Rockhouse Road and Penny Bottoms Road, two other trails in this area.
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge is a 35,000-acre wildlife refuge located along the Tennessee River near Decatur, Alabama. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service manages the refuge, established in 1938 to provide a habitat for migrating and wintering birds.
It is essential to stay on the trail or risk losing access to this beautiful area. This trail is closed to motorized vehicles between October 14 and February 10 every winter.