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    • Guntersville, Alabama

      Kayaking at Lake Guntersville State Park

      Lake Guntersville State Park is a publicly owned recreation area located on the far north side of the city of Guntersville in Marshall County, Alabama. The state park occupies 5,909 acres on the eastern shore of Guntersville Lake, a 69,000-acre impoundment of the Tennessee River. Lake Guntersvill...
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    • Grove Oak, Alabama

      Cliff Jump at High Falls Park

      4.9
      This park is fairly small and definitely off the beaten path on Alabama's back roads, so be sure to pay attention to which streets you're on.From Birmingham or Chattanooga, take Interstate 59 to Exit 218 in Fort Payne. Take Highway 35 West to Rainsville, then turn left onto Highway 75. Follow Hig...
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    • Woodville, Alabama

      Visit the Cathedral Caverns

      2.9 mi / 50 ft gain
      Cathedral Caverns - The Pride of Alabama -- Located in northeastern Alabama, Cathedral Caverns offers an easy look inside an underground system of caverns. The primary trail is well-developed and wheel-chair accessible for most of its 2.9 mile length. The Caverns features many impressive sights. ...
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    • Scottsboro, Alabama

      Stephens Gap

      4.5
      1.38 mi / 381 ft gain
      The hike is 2 miles round trip. It starts from the open space where you park. (Details on where to park when you email in the permit). There is a sign labeled as the trailhead. Trail is easily visible, but just in case you can't follow it, they have marked it with yellow flags on trees. The trail...
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    • Woodville, Alabama

      Rappel Through the Keyhole at Stephen's Gap

      5.0
      Stephen's Gap is a 150 foot cave in North Alabama protected by the Southeastern Cave Conservancy. It is important note that a free permit is required to visit Stephen's Gap. Directions, parking instructions, and safety tips are distributed after your permit request is granted, but the Google addr...
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    • Scottsboro, Alabama

      Explore Tumbling Rock Cave

      5.0
      2.4 mi / 200 ft gain
      As Tumbling Rock Cave is a private property owned and controlled by SCCI, a permit is required to access the cave.  Permits can only be applied for online here, and once granted, SCCI will provide the exact location of the cave.  Caving is not only an inherently dangerous activity due to difficul...
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    • Gadsden, Alabama

      Photograph Noccalula Falls

      5.0
      1.4 mi
      Noccalula Falls is definitely beautiful from the top, however, you can really get an idea of the pure power of this waterfall by finding your way to the bottom. One way to get to the bottom is to go through the park entrance and pay the $6 admission fee to be able to reach the bottom.Another opti...
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    • Oneonta, Alabama

      Climb at Palisades Park

      Palisades Park is a great place for beginners and advanced climbers. Following the pin, the crag is easily accessible from the parking lot. A short walk from the parking lot leads you straight to the cliff edge where you will find 60-70 foot cliffs to rappel/climb. Palisades requires you have a p...
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    • Oneonta, Alabama

      Drive the Covered Bridge Trail in Blount County

      5.0
      I'll be honest, I've gotten a little caught up (obsessed) in the Overland hype the past few weeks and wanted to get out and explore. I didn't want to start off with anything crazy knowing the kids would lose interest pretty quickly. I sat at my desk and did some research and I'm glad that I did. ...
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    • Leesburg, Alabama

      Camp at Sand Rock

      5.0
      1 mi / -100 ft gain
      We camped in a rooftop tent, but many people used traditional tents and hammocks. After purchasing a camping permit, drive right up to your campsite. There are three general camping areas.First is the more exposed (to the often strong winds) campsites along the tops of the cliffs that are closest...
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    • Leesburg, Alabama

      Climb Sand Rock

      4.5
      Sand Rock is a unique set of rock outcropping that erupts from Shinbone Ridge overlooking scenic Lake Weiss. The climbable rock runs for about a quarter of a mile along the ridge and is a maze of trails, small caves and literally wall-to-wall climbing.You can find just about any climb to satisfy...
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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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    • Madison, Alabama

      Rainbow Mountain Loop Trail

      4.5
      1.51 mi / 328 ft gain
      Rainbow Mountain Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Madison, Alabama.
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    • Fort Payne, Alabama

      Swim at Little Falls (Martha's Falls)

      4.4
      1.5 mi
      Little Falls, also referred to as Martha Falls  and the “Hippie Hole” by the locals, is a popular swimming hole a part of Little River Canyon National Preserve, located along the state line of Alabama and Georgia. Perks include free parking and free admission. Drive up Lookout Mountain and pull i...
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    • Fort Payne, Alabama

      Explore Little River Falls

      4.0
      Little River Falls is a popular site within the Little River Canyon National Preserve, a 12 mile long, 600 ft deep canyon.The 45-foot falls can be accessible from two different vantage points – either via a paved but steep path from the parking lot down to an overlook, or by driving to a higher l...
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    • Fort Payne, Alabama

      Little River Canyon

      1.33 mi / 180 ft gain
      Little River Canyon is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Fort Payne, Alabama.
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