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State Park

Oak Mountain State Park

Alabama · AL

41

Trails

2

Campgrounds

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  • Operator:(205) 620-2520
  • Address:200 Terrace Drive Pelham, AL 35124 · AL
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Alabama's largest state park, with more than 100 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. It also has lakes, beaches, an interpretive center and a wildlife center.

Source: alapark.com

From Wikipedia

Oak Mountain State Park is a public recreation area located approximately 20 miles (32 km) south of Birmingham in the northeast quadrant of the city of Pelham, Alabama, United States. It is the state's largest state park at 9,940 acres (4,020 ha) and is home to the Alabama Wildlife Center, Oak Mountain Interpretive Center, and Oak Mountain BMX Track. Park activities include hiking, running, mountain biking, swimming, camping, fishing, horseback riding, and golf. The park is managed by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

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Trails

All trails in Oak Mountain State Park
Blue Trail (South Rim Trail)

Blue Trail (South Rim Trail)

Pelham14.1 mi2,448 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ExpertOut & Back
Blue Trail to Tranquility Lake Loop

Blue Trail to Tranquility Lake Loop

Pelham10.5 mi2,044 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: DifficultLoop
Bump Trail

Bump Trail

Pelham12.1 mi1,729 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ExpertLoop
Cat Dog Snake (Red Trail)

Cat Dog Snake (Red Trail)

Pelham4.2 mi577 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateOut & Back
Double Oak Lake Loop via Lake Trail and Green Trail

Double Oak Lake Loop via Lake Trail and Green Trail

Pelham3.7 mi774 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Double Oak Mountain Loop

Double Oak Mountain Loop

Pelham7.3 mi1,102 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: DifficultLoop
Eagle's Nest to King's Chair Circuit

Eagle's Nest to King's Chair Circuit

Pelham3.4 mi781 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateOut & Back
Family Trail

Family Trail

Pelham1.7 mi194 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyLoop
Far End Back Loop

Far End Back Loop

Chelsea1.5 mi302 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyLoop
Foothills and Seven Bridges Trails

Foothills and Seven Bridges Trails

Pelham3.7 mi646 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Foothills Trail to Cabin White Trail Loop

Foothills Trail to Cabin White Trail Loop

Pelham3.6 mi482 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Foothills Trail, West Ridge Trail, and White Trail Loop

Foothills Trail, West Ridge Trail, and White Trail Loop

Pelham11.0 mi1,801 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: DifficultLoop

Campgrounds

All campgrounds in Oak Mountain State Park
Oak Mountain State Park

Oak Mountain State Park

PelhamPricing varies — check with the operator
Campground State Park
Oak Mountain State Park Campground - Backcountry Site

Oak Mountain State Park Campground - Backcountry Site

PelhamPricing varies — check with the operator
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