Moss Rock Preserve
A perfect balance of nature and community, Moss Rock Preserve is a beautiful 250 acre nature preserve abundant with trees and plants, rock outcroppings, streams, waterfalls, wildlife and other unique natural features. Cur... alabama.travel
Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
Conveniently located in downtown Birmingham, Ruffner Mountain Nature Center offers more than 1,000 acres of pristine nature. The site was formerly an iron-ore mine, and you can see remnants of the quarry and mining equi... grandparents.com
Moss Rock Preserve
A perfect balance of nature and community, Moss Rock Preserve is a beautiful 250 acre nature preserve abundant with trees and plants, rock outcroppings, streams, waterfalls, wildlife and other unique natural features. Cur... alabama.travel
Alabama - Rough Guides, Birmingham, Alabama
Just 250 miles from north to south, Alabama ranges from the fast-flowing rivers, waterfalls and lakes of the Appalachian foothills to the subtropical bayous and white beaches of the Gulf Coast. Most of its industry is concent... trails.com
East Lake Park Loop, Birmingham, Alabama
Once a gathering place for the employees of Birmingham?s many steel-related industries, East Lake Park now provides numerous outdoor opportunities, including a hike around one of Birmingham?s oldest parks. In addition to a vi... trails.com
Oak Hill Cemetery Walk, North Birmingham, Alabama
Enjoy a fascinating walk through Birmingham?s history, strolling around the city?s first cemetery. Early Birmingham movers and shakers are buried here, including iron and steel magnates Henry F. DeBardeleben and Colonel James... trails.com
Sloss Furnaces Trail, Birmingham, Alabama
A National Historic Landmark, Sloss Furnaces offers an ideal urban stroll through a spectacular example of Birmingham?s iron-producing past. Circle the base of a goliath restored furnace, pass in the shadow of towering blast ... trails.com
There's Still Magic In The Magic City: Anniston / Talladega...
Birmingham, often called the Magic City because it appeared to grow like magic out of the wilderness, was founded in 1871 at the crossing of two railroad lines. It progressed rapidly from yellow-pine shacks and boxcars to cot... trails.com
The Preserve
While I enjoy longer day hikes of 3 miles or more, I really enjoy hiking in The Preserve when I don't have much time. The hike is perfect for the entire family and offers beautiful views of giant rock formations and also ... localhikes.com
Ruffner Mtn Nature Park Loop Hike
I started the hike by following the 5-Mile Trail. At Gray Fox Gap, I took the Hawk's View Overlook trail to where you are offered a beautiful overlook of the skyline of Birmingham and views down into the old quarry. From ... localhikes.com
Jemison Park Nature Trail, Cahaba Heights, Alabama
This satisfying suburban hike follows Shades Creek along Mountain Brook Parkway, then crosses the Parkway to follow Watkins Creek for about half a mile. Expect to meet walkers, joggers, and lots of area residents exercising t... trails.com
Lakeshore Trail (Homewood Shades Creek Greenway), Cahaba...
Wander beneath sycamore and oak trees beside lazy Shades Creek as you follow Birmingham?s newest greenway. Many cities throughout the US are improving neighborhoods by creating greenways. These multi-use paths are often built... trails.com
Ruffner Mtn Geology/nature Trail Loop
This is a easy half-hour hike that is suitable for all ages. In fact, on this hike my children and I were joined by a couple in their late sixties. We started the Geology Trail at the trailhead and enjoyed the well-mainta... localhikes.com
Civil Rights Trail, Graysville, Alabama
No other city can top Birmingham for its historic role in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. This walk visits a variety of major Civil Rights?era sites and passes through the heart of the 4th Avenue Historical and Busine... trails.com
Ruffner Mountain: Buckeye Trail, Birmingham, Alabama
If you have only an hour to spare but need a vigorous walk, the Buckeye Trail is a good choice. Along its sometimes-steep length, watch for old-growth chestnut oaks, which tower above the small, sapling-sized buckeye trees fo... trails.com
Vulcan Trail, Birmingham, Alabama
This newly minted trail follows the path of a former train track used to shuttle iron ore mined from Red Mountain for use at Birmingham?s many iron ore furnaces. Wonderful views of downtown Birmingham await through the heavil... trails.com
Ruffner Mountain Quarry Trail
I took this hike today with my children, Dakota age 12 and Meagan age 8. We took the Quarry Trail from the trail head and enjoyed the well-maintained trail and the educational information provided by the well-marked point... localhikes.com
Vulcan Trail, Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham?s mile-long Vulcan Trail scales the ridge of 1,025-foot Red Mountain. In summer, the tree-lined trail offers cool respite from the heat, while bare winter trees yield city views. Best of all, it takes little effort... trails.com