

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Native American Stone Structures Hike
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Explore the rich history of Native American stone structures scattered throughout Northeast Alabama on this guided hike to a rock wall along a natural spring in the Little River Wildlife Management Area.

Led by retired JSU archaeologist Dr. Harry Holstein, this experience delves into the history, purpose, and cultural significance of rock mounds, stone walls, effigy structures, and other remarkable archaeological features.

About the hike: the trail will be moderate, no major inclines, approx. 2 miles total. Meet at DeSoto State Park Lodge and car caravan to the trailhead in the Little River WMA. Bring snacks/drinks, wear appropriate shoes for walking in the woods and dress for the weather.

Free &amp; open to everyone, RSVP appreciated.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valley-head/native-american-stone-structures-hike/200029616856747
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 197

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://reserve.alapark.com/register/DSP-Stone-Structures-Spring?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=valley+head-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Valley Head
- **state**: AL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: DeSoto State Park~Fort Payne, Alabama
- **lat**: 34.500791947317
- **long**: -85.618643760681
- **full address**: DeSoto State Park~Fort Payne, Alabama, Valley Head, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: JSU Field School (https://allevents.in/org/jsu-field-school/11540490)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** DeSoto State Park~Fort Payne, Alabama, Valley Head, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** JSU Field School
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Native American Stone Structures Hike ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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