Out and back from the North Trailhead. The Kings Chair overlook is amazing. There is an open cliff top view of the valley below. It's hard to believe a view like this exists just a few miles feom town. If you stick to this main route, most of the elevation gain of the hike is in the first mile.

Hiking along cliffs and down into a gorge featuring excellent streams and waterfalls and a rock tunnel. There is a swimming hole and picnic area. Several bolted climbing routes, including a 40' anchored slab which is perfect for first time repelling. It used to require a day fee but is now completely free.This track includes the Hurricane Trail which takes you from the entrance down along the cliff line to the picnic area and swimming hole.It also includes the Heavens Staircase trail back out to the entrance.It also includes the Ridge Trail counterclockwise which takes you through the Twilight Tunnel cave (there is a bypass if thats not your thing).Overall this is a beautiful little park that is somewhat of a secret. Well worth visiting if you're close.

Very nice family nature walk on boardwalk and hard-packed sand. Over 400 birds on Audubon site checklist. Saw alligator, osprey, and the greatest concentration of large turtles I've ever seen.

An alternate version of the normal Kings Chair loop. It's the normal route out, and takes the Eagles Nest bypass on the way back. The Eagles Nest trail goes straight up the 2nd ridge of the hike instead of around it like the normal route. The payoff is what looks like a massive slab boulder at the top. Its an easy climb up with a view through the tree canopy over to the next ridge (where the Kings Chair lookout is). At the top, you realize that you arent on the back of a boulder, but the top of a 60-70 cliff face. Eagles Nest is short but steep and its a little easier backward than forward. (which is what we did here.)

This is a lengthy but well worth the effort trail loop located within the Sipsey Wilderness inside the Bankhead National Forest. Begin on the Braziel Trailhead and follow trail 223 before connecting to Northwest Trail (208), before passing Braziel Creek Bridge and Hagood Creek. From here stay left at the junction joining the challenging Mitchell Ridge Trail (210). Hike along the rim of Braziel Creek through hallows before looping back to the trailhead.

One of Alabama’s most popular hikes, Walls of Jericho is said to be one of the most beautiful destinations in the state. The tract of land was once owned by a Texas oilman who eventually sold the land in 2001 to Alabama’s “Forever Wild Program”. Pass sinkholes and a small cave before crossing Hurricane Creek by way of a felled oak tree acting as a bridge. Clark Cemetery is the next stop with gravestones dating back to 1835. There is a primitive campsite near the cemetery located at the end of the equestrian trail. This gives you the option to explore the area more and make this trip a multi day hike if so desired. After passing the campsite you will cross Turkey Creek twice. Be aware that you will get a little wet, as there are no bridges here. At this point the canyon walls start to tower over head as the name Walls of Jericho becomes apparent. Enjoy various waterfalls cascading down rock faces as well as a few rock scrambles. Further up the canyon you will reach your destination and one more waterfall. Watch as water cascades down into a cavern disappearing into a pool somewhere below. Be sure to have proper footwear as the terrain is rocky and can be a bit slippery. During heavy rains the canyon is prone to flash flooding. Check weather before venturing into the canyon.

Another loop that takes you to Kings Chair and back. This version of the hike has a much more steady approach to the elevation on the way up. It takes the easier direction up to Eagles Nest on the way back. As always, the view at Kings Chair is worth the hike.

Red Mt is a cool little park. It has free admission but donations are accepted. There are lots of mine openings, and ruins of the mining industry all over the mountain. Its a great history lesson if you have time to stop and look around all the ruins. There are a few "treehouses" which require passing over rope and plank bridges to get to fantastic views. You can see Birmingham in the distance from 2 of the treehouses.

Located inside Alabama’s Sipsey Wilderness within the the Bankhead National Forest, the Thompson Trailhead is located on the right side of NW Road 3 several miles off Kinlock Road. Begin by traveling South after Thompson Trailhead Bridge, making your way through thick wooded forests full of natural features such as unique rock formations, river crossings, various waterfalls and cascades. Take trail 209 on your left at the junction before meeting up with trial 204 to see “Big Tree”,known as Alabama’s largest tree and East Bee Branch Falls. At this point you can treat the trail as a out-and-back or continue along with the loop trip (shown here), if desired. Connect with the old horse and wagon path of Bunyan Hill Trail 224. Link up with Trail 208 as you finish the loop back to the trailhead.

This adventure winds along the rim of Providence Canyon, which has deservedly been coined the nickname “Little Grand Canyon”. The hike features awesome up-close views of the stunningly colored and peculiarly sculpted sandstone canyon walls and sweeping panoramic distance canyon views. When out of the canyons the path explores rolling hills, covered with a range of flora, from rhododendrons, deciduous trees and azaleas to long-leaf and loblolly pines. Bird life includes warblers, thrushes, owls, turkeys and all of Georgia’s woodpecker species. There are several side trails and campsites along the way to make your trip more enjoyable.