Hale County High Point Trip Report
Date: September 15, 2000
Author: Bill Jacobs
Hale County consists of three areas all located within the Oakmulgee Wildlife Management Area. Unlike
most private hunting club reserves, there were no restrictions barring entry. The Area is primarily
available for bow and arrow hunters, crossbows for the disabled. Most of the hunting seasons occur
during the winter months but feral pigs and coyotes are up for grabs all year. Of course, in the oppressive
summer months, tics, snakes, and "no-see-ems" are always stalking hikers. The access roads into the
Area had single-bar gates across the entry points. One of two was found opened. The Area roads can be
driven with standard vehicles.
Area one
From Centreville, AL (intersection of H82, H25, and H219) proceed SW on H25 for 21 miles
to CR49. Turn right for 5.0 miles to CR50. Turn left for one mile and park adjacent to the "Oakmulgee
Wildlife Management Area Check Station" . Walk back 100 yards and take the dirt road with the bar gate
(which I found closed) heading to the north. Follow this road about one mile to the cohp, round trip takes
about one hour. Although the topo map indicates otherwise, the road goes all the way to the top where
you will find a clear-cut area. The highest point may be to left and in the trees beyond the cleared area.
Areas two and three
From the "Oakmulgee" parking area continue west on CR50 to Road 706 (dirt).
Turn right for one mile to a junction. Take the road bearing to the right reentering the Wildlife Area. I
found the gate open and was able to drive to these two cohps. Travel one mile and where the road takes a
sweeping 120 degree turn to the right will be the high point to the left. Hike in here and although the
topo indicates a large contoured area, it rises to a distinct high ground. For the next area, continue down
the road for 0.55 miles and park off to the left. Hike up a rough road to the right. At the crest in the
forest to the left can be found a natural three foot mound with a tree atop.