Fort Payne, Alabama

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  • LaFayette, Georgia

    Hike to Keown Falls

    1.8 mi / 450 ft gain
    Keown Falls Trail is a moderate loop perfect for a Spring day (especially after those April showers).  The trailhead is located in the Keown Falls picnic area which is very spacious spotted with several picnic tables. This would be a great place for a family gathering and is spacious enough that ...
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  • Lookout Mountain, Georgia

    Lula Lake Land Trust

    3.7
    3.4 mi / 459 ft gain
    Lula Lake Land Trust may only be accessible on the first and last Saturday of every month, but a visit to this North Georgia park is well worth planning for. It offers a small, but beautiful lake, a large waterfall, and over 6 miles of trails for hiking or biking. The 1-mile level gravel road fro...
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  • Estillfork, Alabama

    Walls of Jericho via Alabama Trailhead

    4.3
    5.8 mi / 1417 ft gain
    Around 5pm, we hiked down the only clearly marked trail that departs from the parking lot. The path begins with gentle switchbacks and great views of the forest, occasionally passing by small waterfalls, sinkholes, and caves; and arriving at the Hurricane Creek crossing (log with handrail) after ...
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  • Sherwood, Tennessee

    Walls of Jericho via Tennessee Trailhead

    5.0
    7.74 mi / 1667 ft gain
    The Walls of Jericho Trail is a renowned hike located on the Alabama/Tennessee border, which offers adventurous trekkers a chance to witness the stunning natural formations known as the Walls of Jericho. This challenging 8-mile out-and-back hike takes hikers through diverse landscapes, from lush ...
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  • Chattanooga, Tennessee

    Sunset Rock via Craven's House Trail

    5.0
    3 mi / 571 ft gain
    Sunset Rock via Craven's House Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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  • Steele, Alabama

    Bouldering Horse Pens 40

    4.0
    1 mi
    Horse 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 ...
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  • Sequatchie, Tennessee

    Denny Cove Overlook Trail

    5.0
    0.87 mi / 92 ft gain
    Denny Cove Overlook Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Sequatchie, Tennessee.
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  • Sequatchie, Tennessee

    Denny Cove Waterfall Trail

    5.0
    2.52 mi / 325 ft gain
    Denny Cove Waterfall Trail: Tennessee's Hidden Cascade Denny Cove Waterfall Trail is a 2.7-mile out-and-back trail leading to a stunning 70-foot seasonal waterfall tucked away in South Cumberland State Park near Jasper, Tennessee. This moderately challenging hike features beautiful creek views, ...
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