Many parks are located throughout Alabama, including one that truly stands out among the rest. This park is Wilderness Park. At this park, visitors will get to experience something they never have before, and most likely never will, which is getting to explore a real bamboo forest. This bamboo forest in Alabama is a true hidden gem, and you can learn all about it below, in addition to the trail you’ll take to access it.

Wilderness Park, which was dedicated in 1982, is located in Prattville, Alabama. This park is very unique because it was the first-ever wilderness park to be developed within city limits inside the United States. It was also used for training purposes during the Vietnam era.
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Another feature that makes this city park truly one of a kind is its bamboo forest. That's right! There's a real bamboo forest that's nestled inside Wilderness Park, and it'll remind you of a fairy tale.
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Visitors can explore this bamboo forest via the Wilderness Park Bamboo Loop, which happens to be an easy, 0.4-mile trail.
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On this trail, you'll have the unique experience of roaming along giant, towering bamboo stalks, some of which are as tall as 60 feet.
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If you're wondering how bamboo developed on this Alabama trail, wonder no more. Sometime during the 1940s, the owners of the property planted bamboo seeds and it eventually grew into the thick forest that exists today.
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In addition to bamboo stalks, you'll also encounter several other unique natural features along this trail, including trees such as this one.
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The next time you're in the Prattville area, consider visiting Wilderness Park and exploring its Wilderness Park Bamboo Loop. This trail is open all year long and it's free to access. It's also a dog-friendly trail, so be sure to bring your canine companion(s) along for the enchanting adventure.
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Have you ever explored the Wilderness Park Bamboo Loop at Alabama’s Wilderness Park in Prattville? If so, please share your experience with us in the comments below.

Another Alabama trail that’s like a fairy tale is the Tinglewood Trail at Orr Park in Montevallo. For information, be sure to take a look at the following article: The Alabama Park That Will Make You Feel Like You Walked Into A Fairy Tale.

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Wilderness Park/Bamboo Forest, 800 Upper Kingston Rd, Prattville, AL 36067, USA