Montgomery, Alabama
Top Spots in and near Montgomery
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Wetumpka, Alabama
Fort Toulouse & Fort Jackson
Historic Fort Toulouse and Fort Jackson feature views where the Coosa and Tallapoosa Rivers meet along the William Bartram Loop walking trail. At this historic site, you can see a Native American burial mound and a small cemetery. Additionally, there is a hiking tour that takes you through the ...Read more -
Wetumpka, Alabama
Kayak the Coosa River in Central Alabama’s River Region
Fun kayaking in central Alabama about 20 minutes north of Montgomery. There are several places to rent kayaks locally costing around $25 for a good sit on top. The journey starts below Walter Bouldin Dam and finishes around Wetumpka Alabama. That makes the trip about seven miles. The Dam relea...Read more -
Wetumpka, Alabama
Fishing Trail in Jordan Dam
2 mi / 99 ft gainThis is an iconic spot in central Alabama. It is below the great fishing lake Jordan, and above the most common entry for the Coosa River kayaking adventure. Approximately a one mile hike from the dam to the boat launch. However, the rock formations you have to cross are not for the faint of hea...Read more -
Wetumpka, Alabama
Hike Swayback Bridge Trail
4.6 mi / 272 ft gainJust 15 miles and 20 minutes north of central Alabama’s capital city, Montgomery. You will usually meet someone, but rarely find Swayback Bridge area crowded. It is a classic compact hiking and biking trail in central Alabama. Designed as a single track biking trail system bikers and hikers mingl...Read more -
Dadeville, Alabama
Cliff Jump at Acapulco Rock (Chimney Rock)
5.0Acapulco Rock is a great spot for cliff jumping for all ages. There are plenty of spots to jump from varying heights. Acapulco Rock (also referred to as Chimney Rock) is accessible only by water. Following the pin provided will lead you straight to the rock.In summer, you can expect a good crowd ...Read more -
Dadeville, Alabama
Hike the Deadening Alpine Trail
3.6 mi / 580 ft gainThe Deadening Alpine Trail, that name just reeks of adventure. It is about half way between Birmingham to the north, and Montgomery to the south, (The Deadening Alpine Trailhead, 354 Long Branch Dr. Dadeville, AL 36853). It runs through an isolated area on Lake Martin, which is a popular playgrou...Read more -
Jacksons' Gap, Alabama
Smith Mountain Fire Tower (Lake Martin)
4.40.8 mi / 215 ft gainThe Smith Mountain Fire Tower is the perfect location to get a glimpse of the vastness of one of the largest man made lakes in the United States. From the parking lot, the stroll up to the base of the fire tower follows a steep pathway for about a half mile. The hike is very easy to follow and th...Read more -
Sylacauga, Alabama
Hike to the Flagg Mountain Tower and Cabins
4 mi / 400 ft gainFlagg Mountain lookout tower and the cabins are inside the Weogufka State Forest. The state forest also has around 4 miles of hiking trails plus the entire Coosa WMA trails. The cabins and tower were built by the CCC to be part of a state park that was never finished, but the Alabama Forestry Com...Read more -
Auburn, Alabama
Mountain Bike in Chewacla SP
5.027 mi / 1000 ft gainFew places in the southeast have as wide a range of mountain biking as CSP, which includes standard XC trails, a well groomed and extensive dirt jump area, flow trails, and a wicked feature area complete with a massive wall ride and Oregon-downhill-style 2x4 ramp features. Everything is ridable o...Read more
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Camping and Lodging in Montgomery
Montgomery, Alabama
Gunter Hill
Overview
Gunter Hill Campground offers a peaceful scene of trees and nature on the backwaters of the Alabama River. The fishing is excell...
Lowndesboro, Alabama
Prairie Creek (Al)
Overview
Prairie Creek Campground is situated beneath moss-draped oaks on the banks of Woodruff Lake. The lake is part of the scenic Alab...
Selma, Alabama
Six Mile Creek
Overview
Six Mile Creek Campground is located on its namesake at scenic Dannelly Reservoir in Alabama's Black Prairie Belt. The reservoir...