Springville, Alabama
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Oneonta, Alabama
Drive the Covered Bridge Trail in Blount County
5.0I'll be honest, I've gotten a little caught up (obsessed) in the Overland hype the past few weeks and wanted to get out and explore. I didn't want to start off with anything crazy knowing the kids would lose interest pretty quickly. I sat at my desk and did some research and I'm glad that I did. ...Read more -
Steele, Alabama
Bouldering Horse Pens 40
4.01 miHorse Pens 40 is a very well known place for bouldering throughout Alabama. The parking and location arepretty well-marked with signs as you get closer to arriving. Once you arrive and park at Horse Pens, you need to go inside the store to fill out a waiver and pay $6.50 to climb. The bouldering ...Read more -
Oneonta, Alabama
Climb at Palisades Park
Palisades Park is a great place for beginners and advanced climbers. Following the pin, the crag is easily accessible from the parking lot. A short walk from the parking lot leads you straight to the cliff edge where you will find 60-70 foot cliffs to rappel/climb. Palisades requires you have a p...Read more -
Birmingham, Alabama
Hike to Ruffner Mountain's Hawk's View Overlook
4.82 mi / 200 ft gainPark at the little league baseball fields that are across the road from the access point where the trail meets the road on the southeastern corner of the preserve that you can see on the map. Hike up a gentle incline NW on the Ridge and Valley Trail for about fifteen minutes to the trail intersec...Read more -
Mountain Brook, Alabama
Jemison Park Nature Trail
3.37 mi / 210 ft gainJemison Park is a 54-acre green space located in historic Mountain Brook. The main stretch of trail runs alongside Mountain Brook Parkway on one side and Shades Creek on the other, for a total of about 2 miles when connected with the Nature Trail and the Watkins Trace Trail. The park includes a f...Read more -
Birmingham, Alabama
Run at Railroad Park in Downtown Birmingham
4.31.5 mi / 20 ft gainIn many ways, Railroad Park has become a symbol for the revitalization of downtown Birmingham, and it’s helping to ignite a new excitement for the city. Opened in 2010, Railroad Park makes reference to the Steel City’s industrial past, and runs parallel to rail lines that are still used today. Th...Read more -
Birmingham, Alabama
Bike to Sloss Furnace from Railroad Park
4.2 miSloss Furnace is a historic industrial site in downtown Birmingham. For nearly a hundred years, this blast furnace produced iron for the “Steel City.” The site is now designated as a National Historic Landmark, and is a fun place to explore, wandering throughout the plant and past old machinery. ...Read more -
Birmingham, Alabama
Kayak the Cahaba River
3.0There are several places you can drop your kayak in. This is one of the more accessible spots. Another popular spot for dropping in your kayak is located on Grants Mill Road. If coming from I459, it will be on your left shortly after passing Church of the Highlands. We opted to drop our kayaks in...Read more -
Gadsden, Alabama
Photograph Noccalula Falls
5.01.4 miNoccalula Falls is definitely beautiful from the top, however, you can really get an idea of the pure power of this waterfall by finding your way to the bottom. One way to get to the bottom is to go through the park entrance and pay the $6 admission fee to be able to reach the bottom.Another opti...Read more -
Birmingham, Alabama
King's Chair Overlook
4.63.61 mi / 600 ft gainThe pin leads you to the parking lot of Oak Mountain State Park. To get into Oak Mountain State Park there is a $5 fee. From the parking lot, the trail head is easily visible and right across the road. The trails split in a couple of different directions at the trail head, but to go to the King's...Read more -
Birmingham, Alabama
Kings Chair Loop
4.24 mi / 577 ft gainThe Kings Chair Loop trail in Birmingham, Alabama is a well-known hiking trail that offers a variety of natural features and scenic landmarks. The trail is approximately 4.24 miles long and is rated as moderate in difficulty. It is best known for its panoramic views from the King's Chair overlook...Read more -
Birmingham, Alabama
King's Chair Overlook via White and Blue Trail Loop
4.76 mi / 630 ft gainKing's Chair Overlook via White and Blue Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Pelham, Alabama.Read more -
Birmingham, Alabama
Trail Run to Skyhy Tree House at Red Mountain Park
4.84.5 mi / 250 ft gainFrom the park entrance there are several ways to get to Skyhy Tree House, and the trail system allows for loops of varying distances and difficulty. There’s a large map about a quarter mile down the main trail from the park entrance, and paper trail maps are usually available at this sign. The tr...Read more -
Birmingham, Alabama
Bouldering at Moss Rock Preserve
5.01 mi / -50 ft gainMoss Rock has abundant parking, and easy access to all climbing areas. There is no fee for use or facilities, however there are several small local restaurants and often times a food truck within walking distance of the parking lot.There are two major bouldering areas as well as hiking trails and...Read more -
Hoover, Alabama
Exploring Moss Rock Preserve
5.00.5 mi / 164 ft gainHome to one of the largest boulder fields in Southeast, Moss Rock Preserve provides adventure for all types of explorers. Nestled in the rocky, rolling hills of Birmingham, at the end of the Appalachian Mountains, Moss Rock is aptly named after the behemoth boulders littered throughout its charmi...Read more -
Pelham, Alabama
Mountain Bike at Oak Mountain State Park
5.026 miOak Mountain State Park has some great mountain biking for all ages and all skill levels. Most trails at Oak Mountain are more oriented to the cross country rider, but you can find a couple of trails more geared towards downhill, gravity riders. However, expect to be cross country mountain biking...Read more
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Double Springs, Alabama
Clear Creek (Al)
Overview
Located in Bankhead National Forest, Clear Creek is the largest recreation area on Lake Lewis Smith. It offers a day use group p...