Claiborne Lake - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Claiborne Lake

Claiborne Lake, located in Clarke County, Alabama, is a picturesque reservoir that offers a wide range of recreational activities and serves as a serene getaway for residents and visitors. This man-made lake, created by the Claiborne Lock and Dam on the Alabama River, provides opportunities for boating, fishing, wildlife observation, and outdoor relaxation.

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Raven Rocks Trailhead

Raven Rocks Trailhead

13.72km from Claiborne Lake

Raven Rocks are a spur of Blue Ridge Mountain. It is formed by the drainage gorges of Rocky Branch Creek to the north and Raven Rocks Creek to the south on the mountains western watershed. The formation is often referred to as the rollercoaster by Appalachian Trail hikers as the trail undulates between these spurs and hollows along the western face of the mountain along this stretch of the ridge.

Snickers Gap

Snickers Gap

14.32km from Claiborne Lake

Snickers Gap is a wind gap in the Blue Ridge Mountain on the border of Loudoun County and Clarke County in Virginia. During the autumn bird migration, the gap is a favoured spot for birdwatchers to count and study the many raptors that follow the ridge on their way south.

National Sporting Library & Museum

National Sporting Library & Museum

31.41km from Claiborne Lake

A research library and art museum in Middleburg, Virginia in the United States founded in 1954. It has collections that include over 20,000 books, periodicals, archives, and ephemera objects. Overall, the collection dates to the 16th century, with rare and antiquarian titles housed in the library's F. Ambrose Clark Rare Book Room.

Williams Chapel

Williams Chapel

32.02km from Claiborne Lake

Williams Chapel is a small non-denominational Christian church in the village of Johnsonville in Warren County, Indiana. It is distinctive for the carved wooden hand pointing skyward from its steeple and for its handmade stained glass windows.

Oatlands Plantation Lane

Oatlands Plantation Lane

35.53km from Claiborne Lake

Oatlands Plantation is an estate located in Leesburg, Virginia. operated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a National Historic Landmark. The Oatlands property is composed of the main mansion and 415 acres of farmland and gardens. The house is judged as one of the finest Federal period country estate houses in the nation.

Morven Park

Morven Park

36.86km from Claiborne Lake

A 1,000-acre historic estate and horse park in Leesburg, Virginia. It is home to the Morven Park Mansion, the Winmill Carriage Museum, formal boxwood gardens, miles of hiking and riding trails, and athletic fields. The park is also home to the Museum of Hounds and Hunting of North America with displays of art, artifacts, and memorabilia about the sport of foxhunting.

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Clarke County

Clarke County

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Clarke County, located in southwest Alabama, is a charming and historically rich destination that offers visitors a blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and outdoor adventures. Known for its picturesque landscapes, historic sites, and recreational opportunities, Clarke County provides a unique and immersive experience for tourists seeking to explore the heart of the Deep South.

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