Located on top of the 2,407-foot Cheaha Mountain, the highest point in the state, Cheaha State Park is a wonderful place to go for outdoor recreation.

Encompassing just under 2,800 acres of rugged forest, tumbling Alabama waterfalls, and granite boulders, the park is particularly well-suited to hiking, and several of the trails lead up to scenic overlooks of the surrounding area.

There are several convenient day-use areas by the lake for visitors who want to picnic, fish, or swim, and if you'd rather not pack a lunch, there's a beautiful cliffside restaurant in the park as well. The park is about an hour and 15 minute day trip from Birmingham.

Cheaha State Park, 19644 AL-281, Delta, AL 36258, Phone: 256-488-5111, Map

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