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Cheaha State Park

Alabama · AL

10

Trails

5

Campgrounds

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A mountain park on Alabama's highest point, with granite boulders and views over Talladega National Forest. It is the state's oldest park.

Source: alapark.com

From Wikipedia

Cheaha State Park is a public recreation area located in Clay and Cleburne counties in Alabama, US. The park's 2,799 acres (1,133 ha) include Cheaha Mountain, the highest point in the state. The park adjoins Talladega National Forest and is managed by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. It is Alabama's oldest continuously operating state park. Facilities include lodgings, a restaurant, campsites, and hiking trails.

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Trails

All trails in Cheaha State Park
(Doug Ghee) Bald Rock Boardwalk

(Doug Ghee) Bald Rock Boardwalk

Heflin0.6 mi59 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyOut & Back

Bald Rock Hiking Trail

0.4 mi282 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Blue Mountain via Pinhoti Trail

Blue Mountain via Pinhoti Trail

Delta6.2 mi1,762 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: DifficultOut & Back
Cave Creek Trail from Cheaha Trailhead

Cave Creek Trail from Cheaha Trailhead

Lineville6.7 mi1,312 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Cheaha Cave Creek Trail

Cheaha Cave Creek Trail

Lineville6.2 mi1,424 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateOut & Back
Cheaha Mountain - Alabama Highpoint

Cheaha Mountain - Alabama Highpoint

Heflin7.5 mi1,273 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: DifficultOut & Back
Cheaha Mountain via Lake Trail

Cheaha Mountain via Lake Trail

Delta3.3 mi1,283 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateOut & Back
Hernandez Peak and McDill Point

Hernandez Peak and McDill Point

Delta4.7 mi1,155 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateOut & Back
Pulpit Rock Trail

Pulpit Rock Trail

Heflin0.6 mi154 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyOut & Back
Upper Spring Loop Trail

Upper Spring Loop Trail

Delta1.7 mi302 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyLoop

Campgrounds

All campgrounds in Cheaha State Park
Cheaha State Park

Cheaha State Park

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Campground State Park
Cheaha State Park Group Primitive Camping Area

Cheaha State Park Group Primitive Camping Area

Pricing varies — check with the operator
Campground Dispersed
Cheaha State Park Primitive CCC Campground

Cheaha State Park Primitive CCC Campground

Pricing varies — check with the operator
Campground Dispersed
Group Campground near Blue Mountain Shelter

Group Campground near Blue Mountain Shelter

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Campground Dispersed
Pinhoti Campground North of Talladega Scenic Drive 1

Pinhoti Campground North of Talladega Scenic Drive 1

Pricing varies — check with the operator
Campground Dispersed

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