Gnomes are curious creatures and have been known to inhabit the
mountains of Northeast Alabama. Gnomes avoid contact with man, so
they are seldom seen. Gnomes are primarily nocturnal, they only
come out at night, but in an area where they feel safe, gnomes will
carry on their lives in daylight. If out after daybreak and they
sense danger, they will find a place and remain motionless till
darkness falls. They are like the chameleon as they will change
their color to try and blend in with their surroundings.
If you find a gnome, his treasure will be nearby. He rarely
travels far from his cache.
" He always carries a written location of his cache with him so
he won't forget where it is."
Located in the beautiful mountains of NE Alabama near DeSoto
Falls in Mentone Alabama.
Take the road to DeSoto Falls (don't forget to visit the Falls).
The parking area for the trail head is:
N 34°33.106 W 085°35.771.
There are two trails here; one runs along the top of the bluffs,
the other along the bottom. About 50 feet down the trail from the
parking area turn right (west) to go to the trail which runs along
the bottom of the bluff. This is a beautiful area with high bluffs
and giant boulders, the perfect place for gnomes. The trail is
good, but gets rocky the farther you go. The treasure's location is
before it gets too rocky. If you follow the trail you will come to
an Indian bluff shelter.
The Gnome's Treasure is in a ammo box filled with wonderful
treasure.
You might have trouble with satellite reception close to the
base of the bluffs.
Don't forget to visit DeSoto Falls.
BEWARE OF MUGGLES! One of the local camps is conducting a rock
climbing course along the bluffs and on some of the large boulders,
so make sure you are not being watched.