Backpacking is one of the best ways to see the beauty of Alabama's woods and rivers. There are several places that provide an exciting backpacking excursion in Alabama such as Little River Canyon Preserve situated atop Lookout Mountain. With almost 20 miles of trails and one of the deepest canyons east of the Mississippi, Little River Canyon is an exciting place for a day of backpacking.
There are several other locations across Alabama that feature a variety of wildlife and natural wonders for backpackers...visitors need only choose their destination!
Rhododendron Trail
The aptly named Rhododendron Trail is lined with the shrubbery, blooming in late spring and with a sweet fragrance, and will take you to two waterfalls and the rapids of the West Fork of Little River.
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Rickwood Caverns
A long trail
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Rickwood Caverns
An operational caving park, Rickwood Caverns is one of the most exciting treks in the state for you and your family as you enter the "Miracle Mile" – a mile-long labyrinth of caves with beautiful limestone flows and formations.
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Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
An unbelievable experience for visitors young and old will be found at Ruffner Mountain. The center features educational programs for all ages and quiet solitude just past the bustling Birmingham city streets.
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Sipsey Fork Loop
Waterfalls, towering 100-foot sandstone canyon walls, and sparkling clear streams all come together in one of the most popular hiking destinations in Alabama, the Sipsey Wilderness.
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South Rim-Shackleford Point Trails
The South Rim and Shackleford Point trails combine for a great mountain experience only minutes from Birmingham at Oak Mountain State Park, providing mountain vistas and the beauty of Peavine Falls.
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South Sauty Creek / Campground Trail
An outdoor adventurer's paradise, Buck's Pocket State Park is the location of the South Sauty Creek Trail that takes you along the banks of the creek, a favorite whitewater river in the winter and spring, and the park's centerpiece, Point Rock, where you'll climb the trail to the top, take in the views, and watch rock climbers do their thing.
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Swayback Bridge Trail
A challenging trail, the Swayback Bridge Trail is an 8-mile loop that will test your stamina for sure as it roller-coasters up and down the hills along the banks of the Coosa River.
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Tannehill Historic Trail
An example of historic restoration at its best, Tannehill is a time machine back to the 1800s and the heart of the iron-and-steel industry of the South.
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Tina Sweat
Gold panning/indian artifacts
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Treetop Nature Trail
Glimpse Alabama's most exciting wildlife up close and personal along the Treetop Nature Trail, an elevated boardwalk trail at Oak Mountain State Park. The trail is part of the Alabama Wildlife Center, an organization that rehabilitates physically impaired and orphaned birds, mammals and reptiles.
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Village Point Preserve
The history of Mobile Bay mixes with the fragrance of magnolias and the brackish water of the bay itself on this 1.5-mile out-and-back in the heart of Daphne.
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Walls of Jericho
Called "Alabama's Most Beautiful Destination," gorgeous waterfalls springing from the limestone gorge await you at the Walls of Jericho.
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