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  • Birmingham, Alabama

    Run at Railroad Park in Downtown Birmingham

    4.3
    1.5 mi / 20 ft gain
    In 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...
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  • Birmingham, Alabama

    Bike to Sloss Furnace from Railroad Park

    4.2 mi
    Sloss 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. ...
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  • Mountain Brook, Alabama

    Jemison Park Nature Trail

    3.37 mi / 210 ft gain
    Jemison 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...
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  • Birmingham, Alabama

    Trail Run to Skyhy Tree House at Red Mountain Park

    4.8
    4.5 mi / 250 ft gain
    From 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...
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  • Birmingham, Alabama

    Hike to Ruffner Mountain's Hawk's View Overlook

    4.8
    2 mi / 200 ft gain
    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 intersec...
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  • Birmingham, Alabama

    Kayak the Cahaba River

    3.0
    There 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...
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  • Birmingham, Alabama

    Bouldering at Moss Rock Preserve

    5.0
    1 mi / -50 ft gain
    Moss 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...
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  • Hoover, Alabama

    Exploring Moss Rock Preserve

    5.0
    0.5 mi / 164 ft gain
    Home 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...
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  • Birmingham, Alabama

    King's Chair Overlook via White and Blue Trail Loop

    4.76 mi / 630 ft gain
    King's Chair Overlook via White and Blue Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Pelham, Alabama.
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  • Birmingham, Alabama

    King's Chair Overlook

    4.6
    3.61 mi / 600 ft gain
    The 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...
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  • Birmingham, Alabama

    Kings Chair Loop

    4.24 mi / 577 ft gain
    The 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...
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  • Pelham, Alabama

    Lake Trail Loop

    3.0
    3.02 mi / 0 ft gain
    The 2.3 mile Lake Trail runs more than two-thirds of the way around Double Oak Lake, from the South Trailhead to the marina and can easily be made into a 3 mile loop by connecting onto the paved road, Terrace Drive. In comparison to many other hiking trails throughout the park, the Lake Trail gen...
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  • Pelham, Alabama

    Mountain Bike at Oak Mountain State Park

    5.0
    26 mi
    Oak 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...
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  • Pelham, Alabama

    SCUBA Dive at Blue Water Quarry

    4.5
    Blue water park is a popular diving location tucked away off a main highway in a central Alabama town named Pelham. The quarry attracts many students and instructors to the three 20 foot training platforms and three training pools containing 4 and 10 foot platforms. Upon arrival to Blue Water Par...
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  • Pelham, Alabama

    Hike to Peavine Falls

    3.7
    4.6 mi
    The Peavine falls parking is located at the pin. You can also follow signs to the South Trailhead and from there, follow signs to Peavine Falls. Signs are clearly marked at the parking lot leading you down to the top of the falls or the bottom of the falls. Pictures from the top of the falls are ...
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  • Montevallo, Alabama

    Falling Rock Falls

    3.9
    1.83 mi / 243 ft gain
    The location of the pin leads you to a gravel road with a gated entrance. Park at the white gate and start to hike up the gravel road. The hike is not very strenuous and the waterfall is pretty easy to find. As you hike up the road for a little while the road will fork. Go left at the fork and co...
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Camping and Lodging in Birmingham

Burchfield Branch Park
Brookwood, Alabama

Burchfield Branch Park

Deerlick Creek
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Deerlick Creek

Clear Creek (Al)
Double Springs, Alabama

Clear Creek (Al)

Corinth Recreation Area
Double Springs, Alabama

Corinth Recreation Area

Houston Recreation Area
Houston, Alabama

Houston Recreation Area

Houston Shelter
Houston, Alabama

Houston Shelter

Guides, Insights and Stories from Birmingham

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