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Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve is located in the eastern areas of Jefferson County near Irondale, a suburb of Birmingham. The park is named after William Henry Ruffner, a geologist from the Washington & Lee University; in 1883 he made a survey of the area that was eventually to become important to the iron ore and furnace industry in Birmingham.

The mines closed in 1953 and the preserve is currently operated by the Ruffner Mountain Nature Center. There are 12 miles of hiking trails and wildlife includes owls, raptors, snakes and turtles. The 6,000 square foot Treetop Visitor’s Center and Education Pavilion was built in 2010.

1214 81st Street S, Birmingham, AL, Phone: 205-833-8264

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