Sylacauga, Alabama
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Top Chillin Spots in and near Sylacauga
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Sylacauga, Alabama
Hike to the Flagg Mountain Tower and Cabins
4 mi / 400 ft gainFlagg 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...Read more -
Birmingham, Alabama
King's Chair Overlook
4.63.61 mi / 600 ft gainThe 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...Read more -
Birmingham, Alabama
Kayak the Cahaba River
3.0There 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...Read more -
Delta, Alabama
Take in the View from Bald Rock in Cheaha State Park
3.51 mi / 1 ft gainBald Rock is maybe the most easily accessible views I have ever experienced. This is not to lessen the beauty of the location, but to convey that this spot is quite fool-proof, and can be enjoyed by literally anyone. However, I do recommend this view at sunrise during the summer because of how cr...Read more -
Jacksons' Gap, Alabama
Smith Mountain Fire Tower (Lake Martin)
4.40.8 mi / 215 ft gainThe 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...Read more -
Birmingham, Alabama
Hike to Ruffner Mountain's Hawk's View Overlook
4.82 mi / 200 ft gainPark 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...Read more -
Birmingham, Alabama
Bouldering at Moss Rock Preserve
5.01 mi / -50 ft gainMoss 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...Read more -
Montevallo, Alabama
Falling Rock Falls
3.91.83 mi / 243 ft gainThe 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...Read more -
Dadeville, Alabama
Cliff Jump at Acapulco Rock (Chimney Rock)
5.0Acapulco 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 ...Read more -
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 ...Read more