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

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    Nubbin Creek Trail

    Recreational, Trails | Lineville in Clay County  

    This little-known hike is quickly becoming well known. Located just south of Cheaha Mountain, Alabama’s highest peak, the Nubbin Creek Trail is a true classic, showcasing what makes the Talladega National Forest a true treasure for Alabama. For day-hik …

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    Oscar C. Dunn Rotary Environmental Center

    Agri-Tourism, Museums, Trails | Jackson's Gap in Tallapoosa County  

    The Oscar C. Dunn Rotary Environmental Center is part of Easter Seals Camp ASCCA, a nationally recognized leader in providing outdoor therapeutic recreation for children and adults with disabilities.  Located on the far northern part of Lake Martin,  t …

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    Pinhoti Hiking Trail

    Recreational, Trails | in Calhoun, Clay, Cleburne County  

    The Alabama Pinhoti Trail, a national recreation trail, is the pride of Alabama hikers. This 100+ mile long path is the backbone of a trail system second to none in the state as it meanders through rolling hillsides, up rocky crags, past mountain strea …

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    RTJ GOLF TRAIL AT SILVER LAKES

    Parks, Recreational, Trails | Alexandria in Calhoun County  

    Located in Northeast Alabama, between Anniston and Gadsden, Silver Lakes is set on rolling terrain with stunning views of the surrounding Appalachian foothills. Following the April 2011 devastating EF-4 Tornado, which ravaged the golf course and the su …

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    Smith Mountain Fire Tower

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

    Come see Lake Martin like you’ve never seen it before!  Originally built in 1939, the restored Smith Mountain Fire Tower was opened to the public on June 16, 2012.  Visitors hike up the half-mile trail from the parking area to the tower where they can …

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    Talladega Mountains Natural Resource Center

    Birding Trail Sites, Parks, Recreational, Trails | Heflin in Cleburne County  

    The Talladega Mountains Natural Resource Center (a partnership between Jacksonville State University, the Cleburne County Commission and the Talladega National Forest) opened in November, 2012. The Mountain Center houses the JSU Field Schools and will …

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    Talladega Scenic Drive

    Trails | in Cleburne County  

    Catch a bird’s eye view of Alabama when you drive the Talladega Scenic Drive. At its highest point, you will find yourself on Cheaha Mountain, 2,407 feet above sea level, the highest point in Alabama. You will be awe-struck by the view of the Appalachi …

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    The Talladega National Forest

    Birding Trail Sites, Parks, Recreational, Trails | Heflin in Clay, Cleburne, Randolph, Talladega County  
    Talladega National Forest

    The Talladega National Forest offers a peaceful atmosphere that is filled in wild game, camping, and hiking utopias. The forest also features picturesque scenic waterfalls throughout its striking setting. The total Forest covers 392,567 acres (613.39 s …

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    TOP Trails

    Motorsports, Parks, Recreational, Trails | Talladega in Talladega County  

    It is challenging off-road trails for quads, side by sides and single track bikes that wind through thousands of acres at the foot of Alabama’s highest point on the old Coosa River/Brecon Annex property. It is breathtaking vistas — an outdoorsman’s dre …

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    TSALAGI Trails

    Recreational, Trails | Ashland, Lineville in Clay County  

    The TSALAGI Trails (pronounced Ja-la-gee meaning Cherokee Trails) of Clay County Alabama: four unique road trips that take you through the back roads of Clay County and for some, to places you have only dreamed about. Any one of the four TSALAGI Trails …

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    Weogufka 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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    Wind Creek State Park

    Birding Trail Sites, Parks, Recreational, Trails | Alexander City in Tallapoosa County  

    Wind Creek State Park spans 1,445 acres along the shores of scenic Lake Martin, a 44,000-acre clear-water reservoir perfect for fishing, swimming and boating. Wind Creek  boasts the largest state-operated campground in the United States with 626 sites. …

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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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