Today, (Thursday - we didn't do much Wednesday as there were severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings for the area which turned out to be just heavy winds) we hiked what we thought was the Borden Creek Trail in the Sipsey Wilderness Area. We took the wrong trail but still enjoyed the hike - we will go back and do the trail we intended to do. The Sipsey Wilderness is a natural area known for its untouched rivers, cliffs, caves and waterfalls.
Borden Creek Photos
We did, however, run across Pre-Columbian temple ruins that archaeologists date back to the 1300 to 1400 AD period. The ruins were built by the Wehdahekahwee who were known for their extensive use of natural stone in their structures. Little is known about the Wehdahekahwee who were believed to be native only to northern Alabama but it is believed that they were an offshoot of the Hekowie nation.
More ruins
Tower or platform about 12 feet high - archaeologists are unsure of its purpose
Another section of the temple
Heh, heh - belated April fool - these are all natural formations - the Hekowies were a fictional nation on F-Troop (1965-1967) if anyone is old enough to remember that.
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