Join Carol Brown, on a hike to the March 1944, B-24 Liberator plane crash site (to the right or north of the “A”) and learn more about this first of two B-24 crashes in the Franklin Mountains.

You will visit the site of a B24 Liberator that crashed on March 23, 1944 The red rhyolite that you will see is a remnant of the super-continent, Rodinia, that formed about one billion years ago. At that time our part of the North American continent was connected to what is today Western Australia. Hiking to the canyon will be up an arroyo and then up the side of the hill to the memorial. Some history will be discussed of the site, and the events that have occurred there.

This is a fairly short hike, but over rough terrain with some scrambling and loose rocks (scree) in a couple of areas. The hike distance is about 2 miles round trip at the most, and should take 2-3 hours. It is somewhat difficult because it requires bushwhacking with no trail up a canyon with rocks and boulders. The hike is not pet friendly. Be sure to bring 2-3 liters of water, a snack, gloves, and wear sturdy hiking boots/shoes. Long pants are recommended.Meet at corner of Memphis and Kentucky (MAP). Park along the street on Memphis Avenue or Mayfield Terrace or Kentucky street.
Contact person: Carol Brown 915-630-1424