Hike to Ruffner Mountain's Hawk's View Overlook
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This is a quick and easy little climb in northeast Birmingham with a rewarding view that faces the sunset. I have been at both sunrise and sunset and it is better at the sunset. Be on the lookout for hidden gems such as the little caves and paths to walk around the rim of the abandoned quarry areas.
Park 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 intersection with the Possum Loop Trail, where you head left on Possum and follow the sign towards the overlook. Once you arrive at the general area of the quarry there are lots of little trails to follow and explore the area, with many cool things to find.
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