We started at Cheaha trail head and went along the Pinhoti Trail and connected to Cave Creek trail and back again. I recommend this route as the last day is saved for some of the prettiest views Ive seen in the Southeast. Camel's Hump State Park Overall I would just go directly to the Pinhoti trail and skip the Cave Creek connection. Cleevland Overall, a great trail with great views, and great challenges! Many of these small waterfalls are accessible on the Chinnabee Silent Trail, including Cheaha Falls. February 2019 9.0, 11.0, 12.7, 15.7TS ~ Trail Shelter / Three sided, open front ~ 9.2SW ~ Seasonal Water / Needs rain in the past week ~ 1.2, 2.5, 3.2, 5.5, 5.9, 6.0, Brasstown Wilderness Great hike - did it over a Friday-Sunday. Big South Fork National Recreation Area Amazing views though. If you take this route/path, plan for plenty of time. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 8 min to complete. See my pictures and videos below. Lots of blooms and great views on both Cave Creek and Pinhoti. as the Little Caneyhead Shelter. Sarasota Area the trail crosses the river in either direction and they were impassable. Chattanooga Valley Triple Creek Preserve Check out this 6.9-mile loop trail near Lineville, Alabama. AL Hwy 49 is also a great route and it connects with AL Hwy 281. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. Read More Download the Outbound mobile app Find adventures and camping on the go, share photos, use GPX tracks, and download maps for offline use. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Covington Chinnabee Silent Hiking Trail: Chinabee Road to Old Skyway, Pinhoti Trail: Adam's Gap to Cheaha State Park, Nubbin Creek Trail to Pinhoti Trail To McDill Point Loop, Chinnabee Silent Trail, Pinhoti, Cave Creek, Odum Loop, Hillabee Creek Bridge Trail to Rock Bridge, Deer Run, Lower Spring, Upper Spring, and Cheaha Express Loop. Withlacoochee State Forest July 2014 Naples Way down was tougher than way up for me. To be out here. Plane crash is after this app trail mark ends. 125.881744 ft. Hard. Lots of water running. June 2016 Let us know in the comments below. Fort Myers Area I now attend Washington & Lee University and am exploring Virginia and West Virginia. Lake City Area Balsam Lake Recreation Area August 2018 1. Sale Creek ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. This tie we did counter clockwise to McDill Overlook and came back, the round trip was 5.4 miles. Trail Description:For an easier hike, walk the loop clockwise . Myakka River State Park This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Clayton Cloudland Canyon State Park Apopka Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park PARK ADMISSION FOR ALL DAY VISITORS (includes admission to Mountain Park, Vista Cliffside Overlook, and Lake Recreation Area), _______________________________________________________________________________. Be the first to leave a review! Virginia Outdoors Foundation Black Bear Wilderness Cumberland Trail HospitalTanner Medical Center/East Alabama1032 Main St S, Wedowee, AL 36278+12563572111, ClinicClay County Medical Clinic60026 AL-49, Lineville, AL 36266+12563962141, Head to nearest campsite or road crossing, Always yield to emergency responder directions. Vermont We are going to do some getting Into shape before we return so it will be more enjoyable. Experience this 3.3-mile out-and-back trail near Delta, Alabama. Overall good quick and fun trail. Lineville From the parking lot, cross the road and start on the trail. I definitely thought I had gotten off the trail for a bit, but I would eventually see a marker far in the distance. Oldsmar September 2019 Military members/veterans are free with ID. Raven Cliffs Wilderness A lot of places to wander off the trail. Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area Chipley Keep an eye out for the uphill Nearby attractions include Talladega National Forest, Pinhoti Trail, Cheaha Wilderness Area, Chief Ladiga Rails to Trails Bike Route (joins the Silver Comet in Atlanta), Coldwater Mountain Biking Trails, Historic Downtown Heflin, Wine Tasting Trail, Choccolocco Park, Freedom Riders Park, Oxford Center for the Performing Arts, Talladega Super Speedway, Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, and historic Kymulga Grist Mill Covered Bridge and Park. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. This trail connects to the White Rock Creek Trail (North) at the northern tip of the lake. We did have all the proper gear, food, and attire so it wasn't that big of an issue but if anyone was to ever get lost there, it is a very difficult hike off of the trail. This is a popular trail for hiking and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Yikes!4.4 ~ HEAVEN / ROCKY TOP 4 ~ 2135' ~ SCThere is a hidden rocky overlook on the le as you scramble your way around thenorth side of the peak.WILDFLOWER ~ Mountain Laurel / Late Spring / White.4.8 ~ 5.4 ~ 3 CAMPSITES ~ 2100' +/- ~ LC ~ Good views5.5 ~ SPRING CROSSING ~ 2140' ~ SW5.7 ~ ROCKY TOP 5 ~ 2160'5.8 ~ CAMPSITE ~ 2120' ~ LC ~ Good views5.9 ~ SPRING CROSSING ~ 2120' ~ SW6.0 ~ LITTLE CANEY HEAD CAMPSITE / CHINNABEE SILENT TRAIL ~ 2100' ~ LC, SWTurn left at this big intersection on the Chinnabee Silent Trail and start workingyour way down off the ridge.LC ~ Little Caney Head is a busy place with 6 fire rings.SW ~ The spring is 50' down the CST, on the le. April 2018 Chiefland Area Although AllTrails doesnt seem to show any water sources on the skyway loop, we were crossing over some ever couple of miles. left on the Chinnabee Silent Trail and hike 5.4 miles to Lake Chinnabee. There are several places on the trail that are near vertical and are demanding, especially on the Pinhoti. Cheaha State Park PreK-12 Field Trip and Outreach Curriculum, Senior Citizen age62 and older: $2 (Please show ID), Parks for Patriots Veterans and Active Military: Free (Please show ID). Super easy to get off trail. Nice views from observation tower at top. Wilderness at the Adams Gap Trailhead. Sprewell Bluff Park Jackson Also fell victim to seeing that it was a 1mi hike at the lake without looking it up here, so we started it an hour before sunset and had to turn back. In addition to lodge rooms, rock cabins, and A-frame chalets, Cheaha offers improved camping in the park, primitive camping near the highest point, and CCC primitive camping near Cheaha Lake. Mama Bear is the middle option of the stacked loop system at Cold Water Mountain. Cheaha (the highest point in Alabama), you'll have a breathtaking view and ample opportunities for photography. Rosman It is an out or back hike, but can be combined with the Pinholti Trail to make for a long loop (~14 miles). Dunlap Pond Mountain Wilderness Hard 4.5 (171) Cheaha State Park. Kelly Park You'll come very close to the highest point in Alabamaa short diversion down the paved main park road will get you there. Super steep, not for young children. Hike this loop trail to get a sampler of Talladega National Forest and the Cheaha Wilderness. Moderate 4.3 (75) Lineville, Alabama. https://www.alapark.com/parks/cheaha-state-park. Something else? Too wet and cold From there it flattens out and you walk along a road until you get to the hilarious Big Foot trail with wooden cutouts of Bog Foot hidden behind trees. Chinnabee Silent Trail Parking Lot, AL-281, Lineville, AL 36266, USA 3. Beginning Point: Cheaha Wilderness Trailhead on Alabama State Route 281 Directions: From Anniston, AL: Take I-20 East to Exit 191. May 2017 Want to report conditions for this trail? Definitely wear good sturdy shoes. We walked around a little and also walked around where the conference center is at the beginning of the Bigfoot trail. Apalachicola/Port St. Joe Area Important: I disclaim any responsibility for any damage or personal injury that may occur as a result of the activities and information found on this website. September 2015 Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites. We had enough service throughout the trails to use navigation, but the trails were well marked so we rarely needed it. For more information, please visit, No conditions reported in the past 7 days. Flint River Aska Trail System My buddy and I decided to hike the trail out to McDill Overlook on a sunday in Feb 2018 and were going to hike the cave creek trail on the way back. Spring City 109.2 km Primitive campsites are located throughout, usually in great locations. Oconee Station Historic Site Absolutely incredible! Sky Valley Please follow the Leave No Trace guidelines while visiting the park. Steep and rocky! Providence Canyon State Park (It was $5 per person to get in but active duty/veterans get in for free!). Get the app Download GPX File Features Camping Backpacking Hiking Dog Friendly Forest River Scenic Waterfall Reliance GTM Reserve July 2015 Amazing views and a great workout! St. George Island State Park 2023 The Outbound Collective - Terms of Use - Privacy Policy. Our distance was closer to 7.8 miles. Ellijay This trail is steep at times! Imagine 2,799 acres of granite boulders and wind-warped ancient trees at 2,407 feet above sea level, often above the clouds, and surrounded by 392,567 acres of the Talladega National Forest including 7,245 acres of Cheaha Wilderness. Fort Mountain State Park Great Smoky Mountains National Park Parrish Berry College Trail System Cohutta Wilderness January 2021 Cheaha Road is a picturesque route through the forest; however, since it is not a refined road, the park does not recommend it for large recreational vehicles. Keep a close watch on the blazes!4.3 ~ PEARLY GATES ~ 2050'You will have to see it to believe it. Tallulah Gorge State Park The easiest access is from Lake Chinnabee which is about one mile round trip from the parking area. Beautiful ride but lots of trees and sticks on the trail so watch out!!! Being a jerk / offensive? Seems the old alatrails.com is dead now, I'm . This was a very steep, wild feeling trail that really has a lot to offer. August 2019 On the way back down a quick detour to Pulpit Rock dishes up a final stunning vista before the last descent. This is a state park within Talladega National Forest. We recommend sturdy hiking boots. Parking was easy and the trail was clearly marked. If your child loves nature, Cheaha is the perfect placefor your nextbirthday celebration. There is one small creek to cross. February 2015 Chinnabee Silent Hiking Trail: Chinabee Road to Old Skyway, Pinhoti Trail: Adam's Gap to Cheaha State Park, Nubbin Creek Trail to Pinhoti Trail To McDill Point Loop, Chinnabee Silent Trail, Pinhoti, Cave Creek, Odum Loop, Hillabee Creek Bridge Trail to Rock Bridge, Deer Run, Lower Spring, Upper Spring, and Cheaha Express Loop. Definitely a moderate trail. Caladesi Island State Park This area provides a nice place to stop and rest or even eat a nice picnic lunch. Hinson Conservation & Recreation Area Moderate ~ 8.0 ~ 16.7 rolling . Four of us started out unprepared for a 2 mile in and 2 mile out. Deer Run (purple blazes) - 1.2 miles. Follow the Cave Creek Trail until you reach the Pinhoti connector, and hang a right to take the Pinhoti Trail northbound. Explore this 6.2-mile out-and-back trail near Lineville, Alabama. Moderate 4.4 (137) Cheaha State Park. The first part of Mama Bear is a descent that will make you grin from ear to ear. Some technical terrain and limited alternate lines. Cullowhee The park recommends traveling on the Talladega Scenic Drive (Alabama Highway 281) which is well maintained, wide, and easily driven by large recreational vehicles. Visit the mountain biking section to learn moreabout these opportunities. The lake trail with the blue blazes was pretty throughly marked. Try this 6.9-mile loop trail near Lineville, Alabama. Photos (920) Directions. Prentice Cooper State Forest Tampa Bay Area Cashiers Virginia Store. Cheaha Wilderness is named for the nearby Cheaha mountain, which rises to a height of 2,407 feet and is the highest point and a prominent landmark in Alabama. I'm 21 years old and have been hiking since 2011. Lookout Mountain Don't take someone who has never hiked before though. May 2014 Edit I took this trail to the top of the ridge and then eventually you end up on the road and can take that all the way up or you can tale the bigfoot trail that runs parallel to the road for the final stretch of about a half mile. The views were great though and Id definitely do it again, It was a beautiful hike but the trail was not marked very well at all thats the reason for three stars. Mountain biking is encouraged here at the park, but please remember these are multi-use trails so all bikers must yield to hikers. Soon, the trail went through a powerline clearing (that I crossed in the very beginning), and reached a trail junction at 7.2 miles. Beautiful Trail. April 2014 Cheaha State Park charges a fee to enter. first 1 mile up is steep with 0.2 mile rocky Florida Pinnacle Park I turned left, and finished the loop at 7.5 miles. Sure wish it wasn't storming though there are many unmarked campsites along the way that can accommodate a large group. Greeneville you will hit cabins after 1 , continue on the road for 0.2 mile t. As mentioned by many previous reviews the trail is well marked and easy to find the trailhead. Plane crash looks like much of it is missing, which was really disappointing. Wear your ankle supports if you try this one. Shining Rock Wilderness October 2017 De Soto National Memorial Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 41 min to complete. This sign board is off trail 10' on thele and is easy to miss.3.7 ~ STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN ~ 1575'Here is a huge rock garden and there are a lot of tricky little uphill rockyswitchbacks for the next 0.5 miles. for being a Partner to the Alabama State Park System! Ocala National Forest Turn Gainesville Trail is easy to follow, but portions outside the Pinhoti trail don't have color mark. View is definitely worth it (even though easier trails also take you to the same view). Will absolutely be back again when it warms up a bit. Our troop (Troop 354, Shelby District, GAC) just completed this trail this weekend. October 2019 A great time and a great park! Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 41 min to complete. Conditions: dry trails but still water in the smaller streams. May 2016 Do not hike in severe weather, seek shelter.Dont forget to check the weather before you leave. Hot Springs Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest The perfect combination of challenging and doable. Very rocky and rooty! August 2016 Great trail! Fire Tower Chatsworth The trail is definitely challenging and I wouldn't advise bringing young children or animals, as most of the trail is very rocky and very steep. Helen March 2017 No conditions reported in the past 7 days. Beautiful views. We veered off a few times so it took us about 4 1/2 hours, we also stopped at three different spots to sit and enjoy the nature. Park admission may be paid at the store if the park gate is closed. 2234.28 m Up When you get to the rock garden overlook, you begin the mountain laurel trail and follow the pink blazes which are not as well marked. Santa Rosa Beach The entrance fee to the park is $5 (2018). Pigeon Crockford Mountain Wildlife Management Area Trails Covered ~ Pinho Trail, Chinnabee Silent Trail, Skyway Loop Trail Hike Location ~ South Cheaha Wilderness Hike Direction ~ Counter Clockwise Hike Distance ~ 16.7 miles Start / Finish Hike ~ Adams Gap Trailhead Terrain / Difficult ~ 0.0 ~ 8.0 rocky climbs and descents, rock bluffs and rock gardens. Awesome view from the rocks. Mccaysville Photos (2,811) Directions. Mountains To Sea Trail Southern Nantahala Wilderness Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your Great weekend for a little trip! Ponds/Lakes Parking is available in the Turnipseed Parking area, n Devil's Den Falls is a beautiful waterfall in Cheaha State Park. Several times the water crossings meant fording, not rock hopping. Alfred A. August 2015 Rock Island State Park Fires Creek Recreation Area Caves Basinger https://www.alapark.com/parks/cheaha-state-park. 891.65 m Up Great trail conditions back in March, easy to find yourself off the trail, but if you check your maps regularly everything is a fun experience! 2,925' Up My first time in Alabama.. I highly recommend taking a small detour to the rock garden overlook, you wont be disappointed!! October 2018 Savage Gulf State Natural Area Historic Sites -The Mountain Store is open from 7 am 9 pm (CDT) every day. Pretty strenuous. We continued on, the trails were marked we didn't think much of it. We decided to B line it.. we got our heading and trekked on. Cheaha trailhead to the Pinhoti connector then NOBO on Pinhoti back to trailhead. Highlands Scenic Highway Ellicott Rock Wilderness Cheaha State Park offers both family-friendly waterfall hikes and challenging summit trails. 893.62 m Down, 10.5 mi Chillhowee Recreation Area The trail ends with a . November 2017 Would definitely recommend adding Bald Rock and Pulpit Point to your hike since you are already at the top of the mountain and it only adds maybe a mile and a half to your total milage. The bigfoot trail is a very clear path that will take you straight up to the summit and observation tower. Mostly the Skyway - Chinnabee - Turnipseed loop. Alabama State Parks Rules and Regulations, Usethis park guest guide tohelp you make your plans. For the people saying the trail isn't well marked, maybe they updated it recently, but it is very well marked. The trail to Pulpit Rock in Cheaha State Park, near Anniston, AL is a mere mile. From the parking lot, cross the road and start on the trail. Figuring out the rock area was a bit tricky, but made it thru! The Cheaha Cave Trail climbs to a nice overlook at about 3 miles. Lookout Mountain Battlefield Somewhere about halfway down on the cave creek trail, we ended up taking a wrong turn but didn't know it. Franklin 290.28 m Up Pigeon-Crockford Wildlife Management Area adventures and follow local regulations. Very challenging loop. Thankfully we pack headlamps. This trail is great for birding, camping, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Parts of trail are not well marked. We made it about 3 miles then we turned around. alltrails fails to show river crossings. Catfish Creek State Park 1,127' Down This is a new adventure! Maggie Valley Signal Mountain Trail Marking:Wilderness Standards do not allow trail blazing in protected areas ~ mile 0.0 thru Jefferson National Forest Sewanee Gatlinburg Several scenic overlooks including remaining wreckage from a small plane that crashed near Mc Dill Point. Beautiful hike. Pittman Center Chattanooga Townsend Waleska May 2018 Swallow Creek Wildlife Management Area Good walk though. yards to a new outhouse.8.0 ~ AL 281 CROSSING / PARKING AREAThe trail goes straight across the road.8.2 ~ SPRING CROSSING ~ SWCross the spring and the trail turns left.8.5 ~ SKYWAY MOTORWAY CROSSINGThe trail goes straight across the road.9.0 ~ CHEAHA FALLS ~ LC, RWCross the creek and the trail turns left. Look for a sign that points to McDill overlook, and follow a side trail for the last quarter mile. Mentone Tray Mountain Wilderness November 2019 Didnt trust the dog when he went up. There are some rocky sections that are hard to tell where the trail goes. Skyway Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Ashland, Alabama. There are 3 moderate size creek crossings in Lovingston The climbs werent too bad though a few were strenuous. Monongahela National Forest Groups enjoy Cheaha's historic CCC Bald Rock Lodge, which has 12 bedrooms/baths with a beautiful grand hall for retreats, weddings, family reunions, meetings, and more! Lumpkin Awesome trail. 4.3 mi. Smithgall Woods State Park Chinnabee Silent Hiking Trail: Chinabee Road to Old Skyway, Pinhoti Trail: Adam's Gap to Cheaha State Park, Nubbin Creek Trail to Pinhoti Trail To McDill Point Loop, Chinnabee Silent Trail, Pinhoti, Cave Creek, Odum Loop, Hillabee Creek Bridge Trail to Rock Bridge, Deer Run, Lower Spring, Upper Spring, and Cheaha Express Loop. Ormond Beach Fun, moderate hike with some nice water features off trail. Directions from Cheaha State Park: Travel east on State Route #281. Sumter National Forest Many fresh trail markers, so the trail is well marked now. I first checked it out when I was taking two inexperienced friends camping (was the f Take in the View from Bald Rock in Cheaha State Park. Peaks Of Otter Recreation Area Weeki Wachee Preserve After a mile, youll come to the top of the falls, but there are several small trails that take you to different points on the rapids, all the way down to a small pool at the base. trail data. Sarasota Maps helped out alot, Leaves obscure Trail; rock gardens; difficult;; 1000 ft elevation; remains of plane crash, Parts of this trail near the middle section are not very well marked lots of picking through the hillside.. That part of the trail is very easy. Emerson Point Preserve Leon Sinks Geological Area Franklin Delano Roosevelt State Park We made the hike with a medium sized dog (mini Aussie/blue healer mix) and she had a bit of a tough time, there were a few places we needed to lift her up or over rough terrain, so be aware if you bring your dog that the trail may be a bit dangerous or challenging. About 50% of leaf changed color but still pretty green, May need another 1-2 weeks to reach peak. Very inclined but very well marked and fun! there are also numerous camp sites that aren't listed there either. The Pinhoti trail is really rocky and not very well marked. 12.8, 15.7. Honeymoon Island State Park Make sure you have enough water Couple of lookouts are worth spending time. October 2014 The trail itself has a cool history as it was constructed in 1977 by Boy Scout Troop 29 from the Start hiking at Cheaha Trailhead, located at the far end of a parking area just before you get to Cheaha State Park on Highway 281. Really great trail. This is a high ridge spring and therefore Little Manatee River State Park Cheaha Wilderness 30 Mile Loop Hard 4.3 (48) Cheaha State Park Photos (4,332) Directions Print/PDF map Length 28.9 miElevation gain 4,993 ftRoute type Loop Discover this 28.9-mile loop trail near Delta, Alabama. I don't recommend it for kids, but regardless we had a wonderful time. In the rocky areas, especially on the Chinnabee (a wilderness trail per a trail maintenance person) its a little hard to keep on trail without AllTrails, but not impossible. Official Web site of Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, 2023 Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Mountains-to-Sea Trail Sopchoppy I agree McDill Point is wonderful! Upper Tampa Bay County Park Fayetteville We had three options, go to the nearest road and hike on the road back to the parking lot, go back the way we came (which wasn't well marked) or B line it for the parking lot which was about 5 miles as the crow flies away. Agreed, excellent hike with great amenities in close proximity to Cheaha State Park. Highlands hiker services.CS ~ Convenience Store / Nice Mom and Pop stores ~ 0TT ~ Trail Town / Large enough for McDonald's ~ 0SC ~ Small Campsite / At least one tent site ~ 4.4LC ~ Large Campsite / At least three tent sites ~ 3.1, 4.8, 5.4, 5.8, 6.0, 7.6, 7.8, 24.0 km March 2016 Cheaha. Calhoun Many of these small waterfalls are accessible on the Chinnabee Silent Trail, including Cheaha Falls. McMinville Turn right.Go 0.4 miles to the stop sign at AL 281. We are planning on taking this very trip. Tennessee Mount Rogers National Recreation Area Hiawassee 289.12 m Down, 28.1 mi The boulder field was intense but doable. Eastpoint That first mile covers most of the altitude gain youll encounter on your journey but we found plenty of places to rest so taking it slow and steady would not be a problem. Fort Payne Elkins Tate's Hell State Forest Green River Game Lands April 2015 Lake Trail leads hikers up steep slopes to the top of Cheaha Mountain, the highest point in Alabama at 2,413 feet. Cheaha State Park is only thirty minutes from several historic downtown tourism locations such as Heflin, Oxford, Ashland, Lineville, Munford, and Talladega. Following SR 281 further down the mountain from the park offices, youll come to the Chinnabee Silent Trail parking lot. Park admission ceases thirty minutes prior to sunset and all day-use areas and trails close at sunset. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas. They earned their mountain goat badges it was very steep and intense at spots. McDill Point is a great place to camp and the sunsets there are amazing. The Lake Park Loop Trail also connects to the Union Pacific Trail, the Santa Fe Trail, and the Katy Spur Trail. Cheaha Mountain via Lake Trail. Lol! MLS # 1679538 We went past the end that's marked on the app completing the loop. Very steep n rocky at some points but the views are worth it. Alabama Bureau of Tourism and Travel, P.O. Pigeon-Crockford Mountain Wildlife Management Area Would recommend adding the rock garden to your hike. Beersheba Springs However, I do recommend this view at sunrise during the summer because of how crowded it gets. The valley at the base of Mount Cheaha is home to several picturesque waterfalls flowing out of Cheaha Lake. Trail. October 2016 Even coming back down at night with a headlamp I could always see at least 1 at all points. Sparta Very well marked, steep in a few places but great outlooks. Follow the Cave Creek Trail until you reach the Pinhoti connector, and hang a right to take the Pinhoti Trail northbound. Once you make it around to the Pinhoti trail things change significantly- lots of interesting landscape and views aplenty. Talladega National Forest Follow the app recommendation. I wouldn't suggest ever B Lining it in the dark but we did. February 2021 Great bouldering near the top. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. The valley at the base of Mount Cheaha is home to several picturesque waterfalls flowing out of Cheaha Lake. Uneven terrain with small rocks or roots. The first section out to the Overlook was awesome but then this dense fog and rain moved in on us. January 2019 This is the loop recommended by the park office to those who want to try all of the bike trails in the park. Robbinsville Cornelia This scenic trail leads to one of Alabama's most breathtaking views, and it's mostly used for hiking and nature trips. Only rating it a 4 star because there could definitely be a few more trail markers in some areas. Description. Fees are per adult, senior, or child. White Springs Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 13 h 30 min to complete. 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