Off-Roading in Alabama.... It's not as easy as you think

There are lots of dirt roads that can be seen from a paved road.  Many of them have gates that are chained shut.  But, there is the occasional road that appears to be inviting.

Ah, the road not taken.

There's water ahead.

I hope the road curves

& follows the water.

No such luck!

We turned onto the

second dirt road .

This is promising...

Some lumps & bumps

We haven't hit any 

water yet.

This is all that's left,
to return to pavement.
Sigh...