9 Lesser-Known State Parks In Alabama That Will Absolutely Amaze You
Jennifer Young
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Alabama is home to more than 20 state parks. Even though some of these parks are well known throughout the state, others aren’t. Listed below are nine of Alabama’s most beautiful state parks that we believe are underrated and should receive more attention! Take a look, and plan a visit!
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What are the best state parks in Alabama?
Alabama is a wonderful state for those who consider themselves to be outdoorsy; there is so much to do, see, and experience that it might be kind of hard to decide where to begin. Allow us to make a suggestion: what about our amazing state parks? There are 21 wonderful state parks in our beautiful state, and each is wonderfully magical in its own way. Though saying which ones are the “best” is definitely a matter of opinion, there are some that are more popular than the others, and that’s the metric we’ll use to answer this question. The most popular state parks – aka the best state parks in Alabama – are Oak Mountain State Park, Gulf State Park, and Cheaha State Park. Oak Mountain State Park is the single most popular state park in all of Alabama, and it’s easy to see why: it’s incredible! Even folks who aren’t all that “outdoorsy” will find something to appreciate at Oak Mountain. Cheaha State Park is 2,799 acres of natural wonder, including Alabama’s highest point up on Cheaha Mountain. Gulf State Park is just one of those places you’ve got to see to believe! Need something a little less popular and more off the beaten path? Check out this list of ten of Alabama’s most underappreciated state parks!
What are the most popular hiking trails in Alabama?
Alabama is wonderful for hikers, too! According to our friends at AllTrails.com, there are more than 870 awesome trails throughout our wonderful state to enjoy. They vary in difficulty from quite hard to very easy, and there’s something perfect for every hiker here. The most popular trail in the state is quite challenging but well worth the endeavor; it’s in Estillfork, and it’s known as the 6.4-mile Walls of Jericho Trail. That one is popular for good reason, and ought to be experienced to be believed. Then, there’s the wonderful Cave Creek Trail, within Talladega National Forest, and Sougahoagdee Falls within the William B. Bankhead National Forest is another must-do. Of course, there are so many more than just those three – get out and explore!