The Unique Hike In Alabama That Leads You To Plane Wreckage From 1972
By Jennifer Young
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Published March 11, 2021
Alabama is filled with many hiking trails, several of which will lead you to some pretty unique things. One of these trails is Cave Creek Trail from Cheaha Trailhead. For information about this trail, including what makes it unique, take a look below.
Alabama's Cave Creek Trail from Cheaha Trailhead is located atop of Cheaha Mountain in Cheaha State Park - the state's oldest continuously operated state park.
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here to view trail map. According to many hikers, this trail isn't marked very well, so be sure to keep this map handy.
This 6.7-mile loop trail has a moderate rating, which means almost anyone has the ability to hike it.
While hiking this scenic trail, you'll experience lots of rough, uneven terrain because of its number of rocks. Because of this, you'll certainly want to wear appropriate shoes.
You'll also encounter a variety of things during your hike, including large boulders and...
...beautiful wildflowers.
One of the most popular things you'll encounter while hiking Alabama's Cave Creek Trail from Cheaha Trailhead is plane wreckage.
This plane wreckage is what's left of a 1972 crash. While hiking, you'll notice blue and white pieces of the plane off the trail to your right.
If you'd like to explore this trail a bit longer, there are several campsites located along it. So, don't feel like you have to hike it all in one day even though it's possible to do so.
While Cave Creek Trail from Cheaha Trailhead is a little longer than you might want to hike, and it's a little rough in certain spots, it offers the most breathtaking view from McDill Point. This alone makes the hike well worth it!
Note: You can also head back after reaching McDill Point. Many hikers choose to do this because it makes the trail much shorter.
Have you ever hiked Alabama’s Cave Creek Trail from Cheaha Trailhead? If so, please share your experience with us in the comments below.
Another hiking trail in Alabama that’s worthy of exploring is Lost Sink Trail at Keel Mountain Preserve. For information about this scenic trail, be sure to take a look at the following article: A Short But Beautiful Hike, Lost Sink Trail, Leads To A Little-Known Waterfall In Alabama .
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