Trammel Hideaway
Sylacauga, AL 35150
Talladega County, Alabama
Farm Description
Trammel Hideaway is an ideal tract for someone seeking a secluded space for a cabin or home. The tract also offers timber and recreational potential. The tract has rolling terrain and some steep slopes. Elevations run from about 700 feet along the banks of the creek running across the northwest corner to an estimated 840 feet at the highest point in the southeast quadrant of the tract. There are an estimated 29 acres of well-drained operable land with soils productive for timber.
A creek running across the northwest corner of the property provides access to water. The tract is completely timbered at present but has great aesthetic potential.
This area of the state provides good deer hunting opportunities. While on the tract we have noticed plenty of evidence of their presence. Turkey, rabbit, and squirrel are also other possibilities. This tract is part of thousands of contiguous forested acres since it is part of the Talladega National Forest. Wildlife possibilities abound.
For hikers, the Pinhoti Trail has an access point within the Talladega National Forest just minutes from the property. The Pinhoti Trail goes through the Southern Appalachian Mountains, is 335 miles in length, and is located within the states of Alabama and Georgia. Both Lay Lake (on the Coosa River) and Lake Martin (on the Tallapoosa River) are less than thirty miles away. Both offer opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, etc.
Location:
Trammel Hideaway is located in the rolling hills of the upper piedmont region of mid-east Alabama and lays close to the lower reaches of Appalachia. Ridges and valleys characterize the area. Located within the Talladega National Forest, this tract is adjoined by timberland on all sides. There is one owner who lives on the property to the south.
Lay Lake (on the Coosa River) and Lake Martin (on the Tallapoosa River) are both less than thirty miles from the tract and offer opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming. For hikers, the Pinhoti Trail has an access point within the Talladega National Forest just minutes from the property. The Pinhoti Trail goes through the Southern Appalachian Mountains and is 335 miles in length through both Alabama and Georgia.
The town of Sylacauga, Alabama, is approximately fifteen minutes to the northwest. It provides grocery, dining, hotel options, and a major medical facility.
The tract is just about twenty miles off of AL Hwy 48. US Hwy 280 is just about five miles away, accessible just south of the town of Sylacauga. Interstate 20 is just about an hour north of the property. Also, Birmingham-Shuttlesworh International Airport is approximately an hour and a half drive from the property. The Atlanta International Airport is approximately two and a half hours away.
Access:
Trammel Hideaway has one access point provided by a private drive that exists through adjoining timbered properties. Past forestry operations have used this access. Internal access is provided by a single woods road used for logging in the past. The road has not been in use since the last harvest, but the roadbed exists and is currently suitable for 4x4, Atv, or Utv. The tract has direct access to power.
