Montgomery, Alabama

Top Spots in and near Montgomery

  • 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 ...
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  • 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...
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  • Wetumpka, Alabama

    Fishing Trail in Jordan Dam

    2 mi / 99 ft gain
    This 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...
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  • Wetumpka, Alabama

    Hike Swayback Bridge Trail

    4.6 mi / 272 ft gain
    Just 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...
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  • Dadeville, Alabama

    Cliff Jump at Acapulco Rock (Chimney Rock)

    5.0
    Acapulco 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 ...
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  • Dadeville, Alabama

    Hike the Deadening Alpine Trail

    3.6 mi / 580 ft gain
    The 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...
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  • Jacksons' Gap, Alabama

    Smith Mountain Fire Tower (Lake Martin)

    4.4
    0.8 mi / 215 ft gain
    The 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...
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  • Sylacauga, Alabama

    Hike to the Flagg Mountain Tower and Cabins

    4 mi / 400 ft gain
    Flagg 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...
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  • Auburn, Alabama

    Mountain Bike in Chewacla SP

    5.0
    27 mi / 1000 ft gain
    Few 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...
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Camping and Lodging in Montgomery

Gunter Hill
Montgomery, Alabama

Gunter Hill

Prairie Creek (Al)
Lowndesboro, Alabama

Prairie Creek (Al)

Six Mile Creek
Selma, Alabama

Six Mile Creek

Guides, Insights and Stories from Montgomery

10 Awesome Adventures in Alabama

10 Awesome Adventures in Alabama

Sara Sheehy

From Alabama to Zion: 5 Photos from a Night Hike to Angels Landing

From Alabama to Zion: 5 Photos from a Night Hike to Angels Landing

Trey Walker

An Amazing Weekend Hanging in the Alabama Hills

An Amazing Weekend Hanging in the Alabama Hills

Benjamin Canevari

Lugging a Kayak to Alabama's DeSoto Falls Was Totally Worth It

Lugging a Kayak to Alabama's DeSoto Falls Was Totally Worth It

Merritt McKinney

Alabama's Best Destination That You've Never Heard Of

Alabama's Best Destination That You've Never Heard Of

Merritt McKinney

Camping in the Alabama Hills Was Nothing Short of Amazing

Camping in the Alabama Hills Was Nothing Short of Amazing

Clarisse Meyer