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The Foothills of the Appalachian Mountains: Off the Beaten Path in Alabama's Scenic Paradise

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    Alligator Creek Nature Trail

    Birding Trail Sites, Recreational, Trails | Lanett in Chambers County  

    Both of the trails here, the one-mile Alligator Creek trail and the one-half mile Beaver Creek Interpretive Trail, encompass a broad array of habitats, from marshland to mixed-age woodlands. Yellowthroats, Swamp Sparrows, Pileated Woodpeckers, and Grea …

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    Chattahoochee River

    Recreational, Trails | Valley in Chambers County  

    The Chattahoochee River forms the eastern boundary of the City of Valley. There are put in/take out points at the Old Shawmut Airport Boat Landing, the Langdale Boat Landing, and the River View Boat Landing. Discussion about the Chattahoochee Valley Bl …

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    Cherokee Ridge Hiking Trails

    Birding Trail Sites, Recreational, Trails | Dadeville in Tallapoosa County  

    This area has 11 miles of hiking trails, with one skirting the shoreline of Lake Martin for approximately 4 miles. Other areas of the trails are high rocky ridges and bluffs, some with vistas of six to eight miles overlooking Kowaliga Bay and Chimney R …

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    Chief Ladiga Trail

    Birding Trail Sites, Recreational, Trails | in Calhoun, Cleburne County  

    The Chief Ladiga Trail is Alabama’s premiere rails-to-trails project. It wanders 33 miles through the countryside of Calhoun and Cleburne counties and it connects the municipalities of Piedmont, Jacksonville, Weaver and Anniston. Seen along the way are beautiful wetlands, streams, forests, farmlands, and a horizon filled with mountains. The Chief Ladiga Trail is a family oriented pathway that provides a safe, non-motorized way to travel, exercise and relax while enjoying the outdoors.

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    Coldwater Mountain Bike Trail

    Parks, Recreational, Trails | Anniston in Calhoun County  

    Located on Coldwater Mountain in Anniston, this brand-new trail offers both a 1.5 mile Beginner Loop, which riders of any level can ride, and a 10 mile Blue Loop for Intermediate riders. Perfect for those looking for a leisure ride or a bit of a challe …

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    Coon Creek Nature Preserve and Recreation Area

    Birding Trail Sites, Recreational, Trails | Tallassee in Tallapoosa County  

    Located on the banks of the Tallapoosa River, this preserve includes the one-mile Overlook Loop trail and the four-mile Wood Duck trail, both good for woodland songbirds. The upland portions harbor Northern Bobwhites, Wild Turkeys, sparrows, towhees, E …

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    D.A.R.E Power Park

    Birding Trail Sites, Parks, Recreational, Trails | Jackson's Gap in Tallapoosa County  

    D.A.R.E Power Park is a 30-acre, day-use facility developed in 1997 by Alabama Power with cooperation from the local community. The name of the facility came from the winning entry in a contest to name the park. The competition was open to student memb …

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    Hatchet Creek Canoe Trail

    Recreational, Trails | in Coosa County  

    Floating down a quiet creek with only the sound of rippling waters and birds singing makes for a great day in the outdoors. Coosa County is blessed with two creeks that host some of the most scenic floats in Alabama. Hatchet Creek flows from the northw …

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    Horseshoe Bend National Military Park

    Birding Trail Sites, Parks, Trails | Daviston in Tallapoosa County  
    Horseshoe Bend Park

    In March 1814, General Jackson’s army left Fort Williams on the Coosa, cut a 52-mile trail through the forest in three days, and on the 26th made camp six miles north of Horseshoe Bend. The next morning, Jackson sent General John Coffee and 700 mounted …

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    Kymulga Grist Mill & Covered Bridge

    Agri-Tourism, Birding Trail Sites, Historic Structures, Recreational, Trails | Childersburg in Talladega County  

    The building is three stories high on the front and four on the back. One beam runs the full length of the mill and is 10″ x 10″ and is hewn of one solid log. It was hand planed. One beam on the second story is not quite as big, but also runs the lengt …

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    Lake Chinnabee Recreation Area

    Birding Trail Sites, Parks, Recreational, Trails | Lineville in Clay County  

    Not far from Cheaha State park is the Lake Chinnabee Recreation Area which is part of the Talladega National Forest. This 17-acre lake and small campground are tucked into a pastoral valley of peacefulness. Lake Chinnabee Recreation Area has 8 campsite …

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    Loyd Owens Canoe Trail

    Recreational, Trails | Heflin in Cleburne County  

    The Lloyd Owen’s Canoe Trail on the Tallapoosa River offers access to some of the most beautiful undisturbed scenery in Alabama. The river is mostly flatwater with many small shoals. This section of the Tallapoosa offers paddlers of all skill levels an …

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Welcome to East Alabama

From the mountains in the north to the nearly endless lakes and rivers found throughout, you’ll discover natural resources like nowhere else. Outfitters in our area will gladly help you plan your own trip or take you to some of the most beautiful and hidden places in the region.
Outfitters are also a great way to see if you are ready to go all in, get the equipment you need and become a nature fanatic! While you are here, visit our historic downtowns, relax in one of the many bed and breakfasts, inns or more traditional hotels and enjoy some of our food, from old-fashioned Southern cooking and the best BBQ anywhere to fine dining.

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