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Alford Greenway Field Tours

This gallery is a 500+ photo/map tour of the 9 major fields in J. R. Alford Greenway. In order, Fields 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, NE, Pterodactyl, East - West, North. Not depicted - Low Pocket, Hidden Field and Little Cove. Individual field maps precede photos of each field. The maps are actually GPS track data "where I was, camera in hand" run through Google Earth and GPS Visualizer. Most, but not all photos were shot fairly wide angle. In those cases, things are closer than they appear. These field tours will help make apparent the vistas available in this greenway. With pastures having been created from logging the trees and the elevation changes, you'll have some nice views. It ain't nature, but it does offer in-town passive recreation. See also the perimeter tour gallery and the Alford Greenway archive. Official park map (~8MB .pdf) and 2003 J. R. Alford Management Plan, (~2MB .pdf). J. R. Alford Greenway 2013-2023 management plan. THIS SITE is private property, and doesn't necessarily represent any other individual or organization. You are welcome to download/use my photos for your private enjoyment, including printing them. Any other usage/linking must come from me in writing (email ok), with credit given. Questions, pre-scoldings, comments, ID, complaints? Thanks, John Kalin Email me TallahasseeTrails on YouTube. "If I fall you're going down with me" - Trail running advice from my Dixie Chicks http://www.tallahasseetrails.com/
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  • The major Alford Greenway fields as "photo toured" in this gallery. Not depicted here, perimeter trail and many connector options.

    The major Alford Greenway fields as "photo toured" in this gallery. Not depicted here, perimeter trail and many connector options.

  • GPS track recorded during photo tour of Field 1. Begin center-left, proceed clockwise. GPS player function for F1 photo tour.

    GPS track recorded during photo tour of Field 1. Begin center-left, proceed clockwise. GPS player function for F1 photo tour.

  • In Field 1, looking eastward out the Spine Road. Behind me and to my right is the parking corral. We'll be starting the clockwise tour to the left.

    In Field 1, looking eastward out the Spine Road. Behind me and to my right is the parking corral. We'll be starting the clockwise tour to the left.

  • Looking north as we begin. Beyond that tree line is the East-West Field and the North Field.

    Looking north as we begin. Beyond that tree line is the East-West Field and the North Field.

  • You'll see lots of plowing in all the fields (left here), creating firebreaks and assorted agricultural exercises.

    You'll see lots of plowing in all the fields (left here), creating firebreaks and assorted agricultural exercises.

  • NW corner of F1. Through the gap ahead is a connector to the East-West Field and the North Field. We're taking a right to continue our clockwise tour.

    NW corner of F1. Through the gap ahead is a connector to the East-West Field and the North Field. We're taking a right to continue our clockwise tour.

  • Looking SE from the NW corner of F1.

    Looking SE from the NW corner of F1.

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    DSC_5598

  • Turning back SSW toward the parking corral and zooming in somewhat.

    Turning back SSW toward the parking corral and zooming in somewhat.

  • The Purple Martin condos were buzzing with activity today.

    The Purple Martin condos were buzzing with activity today.

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    DSC_5601

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    DSC_5602

  • Continuing clockwise across the north border of F1.

    Continuing clockwise across the north border of F1.

  • Rounding the south "tip" of the north border of F1, if that makes sense. That's the Spine Road's whiteness peeking through the grass.

    Rounding the south "tip" of the north border of F1, if that makes sense. That's the Spine Road's whiteness peeking through the grass.

  • Zooming in toward the SE corner of F1.

    Zooming in toward the SE corner of F1.

  • Same location, turning westward back toward the parking corral.

    Same location, turning westward back toward the parking corral.

  • Continuing clockwise around the north border of F1, looking NE.

    Continuing clockwise around the north border of F1, looking NE.

  • Same location as previous shot, but looking behind us.

    Same location as previous shot, but looking behind us.

  • A bit further along and looking back toward the parking corral.

    A bit further along and looking back toward the parking corral.

  • Same as previous shot but zoomed in at the parking corral.

    Same as previous shot but zoomed in at the parking corral.

  • Looking SE across the Spine Road toward a nice shady bench.

    Looking SE across the Spine Road toward a nice shady bench.

  • Same as previous, zoomed back out.

    Same as previous, zoomed back out.

  • Wildflower time at Alford. If you check the F1 GPS track map you can see where I veered inward from the perimeter.

    Wildflower time at Alford. If you check the F1 GPS track map you can see where I veered inward from the perimeter.

  • Stopping the aperture down a bit to show everything in better focus.

    Stopping the aperture down a bit to show everything in better focus.

  • Rounding another perimeter turn into what I called "Far Pocket" on this mapsterpiece.

    Rounding another perimeter turn into what I called "Far Pocket" on this mapsterpiece.

  • Looking northward in F1's Far Pocket.

    Looking northward in F1's Far Pocket.

  • Turning eastward across Far Pocket looking at the Spine Road as it heads uphill toward F2.

    Turning eastward across Far Pocket looking at the Spine Road as it heads uphill toward F2.

  • Same as previous, but rotated more southward behind us.

    Same as previous, but rotated more southward behind us.

  • A bit farther along and looking eastward.

    A bit farther along and looking eastward.

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