It’s no secret Alabama is a hiker’s dream. After all, the Yellowhammer State welcomes countless hikers each year because of its amazing trails. Listed below are seven scenic trails in Alabama that offer a marvelous view. You’ll want to explore them all!
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- Pulpit Rock Trail - Cheaha State Park
alltrails/Anna Smith Cheaha State Park’s Pulpit Rock Trail, which is located near Heflin, Alabama, is a 0.6-mile out and back trail that’s accessible year-round. This easy trail offers incredible views from Mount Cheaha.
- Walker Bynum Smith Mountain Tower Trail - Jackson’s Gap
alltrails/David Moser The Walker Bynum Smith Mountain Tower Trail, which is commonly known as the “Smith Mountain Fire Tower Trail,” is a 0.7-mile loop trail that’s located in Jackson’s Gap, Alabama. It’s accessible year-round and offers panoramic views of Lake Martin.
- Overlook Trail via Quarry Trail - Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve
alltrails/MELISSA GOMEZ The Overlook Trail via Quarry Trail is a 2.8-mile out and back trail that’s located near Birmingham, Alabama. It’s accessible year-round and offers a fantastic view from Ruffner Mountain. This scenic trail is great for all skill levels.
- Kings Chair Loop - Oak Mountain State Park
alltrails/Michael Gray Kings Chair Loop is a 4.2-mile loop trail that’s located in Oak Mountain State Park. This scenic trail has a moderate rating and offers a variety of activities, including walking, hiking, trail running, and bird watching.
- Vulcan Trail - Lane Park
alltrails/Michelle Weygand Birmingham’s Vulcan Trail is a 1.7-mile out and back trail that’s mostly used for walking, hiking, and biking. It’s accessible year-round and offers a great view of the city’s skyline.
- (Doug Ghee Accessible Trail) Bald Rock Boardwalk - Cheaha State Park
alltrails/Sameer Rabade The Doug Ghee Accessible Trail, which is also known as “Bald Rock Boardwalk,” is a 0.6-mile out and back trail that’s located near Heflin. It’s accessible year-round and offers one of Alabama’s most gorgeous views from Mount Cheaha.
- Point Rock Trail - Buck’s Pocket State Park
facebook/Buck’s Pocket State Park-Alabama Point Rock Trail is a 2.3-mile out and back trail that’s located near Grove Oak, Alabama. This scenic trail, which has a moderate rating, features a waterfall and an incredible view that lets you see for miles and miles. A few activities people enjoy doing on this trail are walking, hiking, bird watching, nature trips, etc.
Have you ever hiked any of these scenic trails? If so, please share your experience(s) with us in the comments. Also, let us know if there are any other trails that deserve a spot on this list.
alltrails/Anna Smith
Cheaha State Park’s Pulpit Rock Trail, which is located near Heflin, Alabama, is a 0.6-mile out and back trail that’s accessible year-round. This easy trail offers incredible views from Mount Cheaha.
alltrails/David Moser
The Walker Bynum Smith Mountain Tower Trail, which is commonly known as the “Smith Mountain Fire Tower Trail,” is a 0.7-mile loop trail that’s located in Jackson’s Gap, Alabama. It’s accessible year-round and offers panoramic views of Lake Martin.
alltrails/MELISSA GOMEZ
The Overlook Trail via Quarry Trail is a 2.8-mile out and back trail that’s located near Birmingham, Alabama. It’s accessible year-round and offers a fantastic view from Ruffner Mountain. This scenic trail is great for all skill levels.
alltrails/Michael Gray
Kings Chair Loop is a 4.2-mile loop trail that’s located in Oak Mountain State Park. This scenic trail has a moderate rating and offers a variety of activities, including walking, hiking, trail running, and bird watching.
alltrails/Michelle Weygand
Birmingham’s Vulcan Trail is a 1.7-mile out and back trail that’s mostly used for walking, hiking, and biking. It’s accessible year-round and offers a great view of the city’s skyline.
alltrails/Sameer Rabade
The Doug Ghee Accessible Trail, which is also known as “Bald Rock Boardwalk,” is a 0.6-mile out and back trail that’s located near Heflin. It’s accessible year-round and offers one of Alabama’s most gorgeous views from Mount Cheaha.
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Point Rock Trail is a 2.3-mile out and back trail that’s located near Grove Oak, Alabama. This scenic trail, which has a moderate rating, features a waterfall and an incredible view that lets you see for miles and miles. A few activities people enjoy doing on this trail are walking, hiking, bird watching, nature trips, etc.
For more information about the Smith Mountain Fire Tower Trail, be sure to take a look at the following article: The Incredible Fire Tower Hike That Will Give You Unparalleled Views Of Alabama.
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Address: Smith Mountain Fire Tower, Jacksons’ Gap, AL 36861, USAAddress: Ruffner Mountain, 1214 81st St S, Birmingham, AL 35206, USAAddress: Kings Chair, Birmingham, AL 35242, USAAddress: Vulcan Trail, Birmingham, AL, USAAddress: Cheaha State Park, 19644 AL-281, Delta, AL 36258, USAAddress: Buck’s Pocket State Park, 393 Co Rd 174, Grove Oak, AL 35975, USA
