Citronelle Walking Trail
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| Citronelle Walking Trail | |
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 Mobile and Ohio Railroad depot, located along the trail, which can be seen in the background | |
| Length | 3 miles (4.8 km) |
| Location | Citronelle, Alabama |
| Designation | National Recreation Trail |
| Use | Skating, hiking |
| Highest point | 347 feet (106 m) |
| Lowest point | 323 feet (98 m) |
| Grade | 1% |
The Citronelle Walking Trail is a three-mile long, asphalt-covered rail trail in Citronelle, Alabama. It was designated as a National Recreation Trail in 2011.
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The route was created by the Mobile and Ohio Railroad in 1852. The 30-mile stretch from Citronelle to Mobile was the first section of the railroad to be open for service.[1] The railroad was a major contributor to the growth of the town, as the railroads promoted it as a health resort because of its mineral springs and altitude.[2] Though the route underwent many transfers of ownership, it was eventually abandoned. It was then converted into a paved trail. It received grants from the Recreational Trails Program to develop the trail and to install gas lights along the trail.[3] The trail was designated as a National Recreation Trail on June 2, 2011.[4]
