10 Underappreciated State Parks In Alabama You're Sure To Love
Jennifer Young
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Alabama is home to 22 state parks. Even though some of these state parks are more popular than others, they’re all pretty great and a definite must visit. Listed below are 10 of the lesser known state parks to visit in Alabama. Sure, they might be well known within their area. However, they’re not as well known across the state like many of the others are. You’ll most certainly want to visit these 10 underappreciated state parks that offer such a variety of things to do outside in Alabama.
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Where can I find the largest state park in Alabama?
Oak Mountain State Park is located in Pelham, Alabama. Covering 9,940 acres, it's also the Yellowhammer State's largest state park. Oak Mountain State Park offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities for all ages, including fishing, camping, boating, swimming, and hiking. Speaking of hiking, Oak Mountain State Park is also home to the Peavine Falls via Green and White Trail Loop, which happens to be one of the most scenic hiking trails in Alabama. This scenic trail also leads to Peavine Falls, one of the state's most beautiful waterfalls.
What is the oldest state park in Alabama?
Cheaha State Park, which is located atop of Cheaha Mountain in the town of Delta, is one of Alabama's most beautiful state parks. Because it opened in 1933, it's also the state's oldest continuously operating state park. Even though Cheaha State Park offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities, it's best known for its breathtaking views. Two of the trails that lead to the park's best views is the Pulpit Rock Trail and the Doug Ghee Accessible Trail, which is best known as the Bald Rock Boardwalk.
What is the most unique state park in Alabama?
Even though each of Alabama's state parks are unique in their very own way, there's something quite special about Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville. What makes this state park truly unique is the fact that its main attraction, Cathedral Caverns, has one of the largest cave entrances in the entire world. It measures 25 feet high and 126 feet wide. Cathedral Caverns is also home to "Goliath," which happens to be one of the world's largest stalagmites. It measures 45 feet high and 243 feet in circumference. People from all over the world, especially cave enthusiasts, visit Cathedral Caverns State Park each year.