343.42 m Up 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. Joyce Kilmer Slickrock Wilderness Never hike or head into that area that may be above your fitness or experience level. Caesars Head State Park Gainesville Area Trail is easy to follow, but portions outside the Pinhoti trail don't have color mark. About a half a mile down the trail, you'll cross County Road 600, a mostly gravel road. Hard to find trail head behind cabins, but then well marked all the way down. Brevard If you're in decent shape and have at least hiked a little bit before, this shouldn't be too bad. Photos (488) Directions. Hardest backpacking loop I've done so far. Microwave on site. Will absolutely be back again when it warms up a bit. The valley at the base of Mount Cheaha is home to several picturesque waterfalls flowing out of Cheaha Lake. Rosman The trail to Pulpit Rock in Cheaha State Park, near Anniston, AL is a mere mile. Franklin-Marion State Forest Fort Payne this became serious when I stayed at cheaha falls shelter and a massive storm rolled in. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 13 h 30 min to complete. Jennifer Young. Photos (618) Directions. Overall, highly recommended for a weekend or extended weekend trip. January 2015 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. I highly recommend taking a small detour to the rock garden overlook, you wont be disappointed!! Raven Cliffs Wilderness I read that in another review should've listened, Very light traffic ! The hike to Cheaha Falls is very short and easy, only a two-mile Devil's Den Falls is a beautiful waterfall in Cheaha State Park. 1933) and considered by many to be one of the most unique parks in the nation. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. We also used the All Trails app to guide us. Highlands As a highpointer I did not want to drive to the top, but hiking is difficult because there is no trail to the top. Wekiwa Springs State Park If you take this route/path, plan for plenty of time. Excellent camping spots. 1. we went down from the cabins rather than up from the lake. Parts of trail are not well marked. Edit Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites. Reed Bingham State Park The trail wasn't too difficult, and the mountain scenary is beautiful. Description. Quick Point Nature Preserve Ring Park The large rock garden was intimidating. I hike a good bit and was gassed! Ocala National Forest Vermont Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 13 h 30 min to complete. Want to report conditions for this trail? It was flown over here by helicopter in 1993 from Young Harris. Tennessee Even coming back down at night with a headlamp I could always see at least 1 at all points. Good views at the overlooks. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Southeastern Cave Conservancy Land Manager: Alabama State Parks - Cheaha State Park, 9.4 mi Crew-land-and-water-trust Townsend Oconee State Park Sweetwater Creek State Park Aska Trail System Fees are per adult, senior, or child. Chattooga National Wild And Scenic River Definitely challenging in parts, but really easy at parts too. Steep. Gorges State Park We do give the trail and your description a 5 star tho. Hey! Tate's Hell State Forest 341' Down Trail is great. October 2016 For the people saying the trail isn't well marked, maybe they updated it recently, but it is very well marked. I recommend this route as the last day is saved for some of the prettiest views Ive seen in the Southeast. Strenuous but the views are worth the effort. Cheaha Run is the easiest trail in the park, with fewer roots and rocks than the others; it is also pretty flat so you can easily pick up some speed on this loop (watch for other trail users). This part is flat too. New River Gorge National Park Thomaston Smithgall Woods State Park October 2014 September 2017 October 2018 This is a state park within Talladega National Forest. I recommend taking AllTrails on your phone or another way to track yourself via GPS for way finding. St. George Island State Park Blue Ridge Parkway The 2,223 sq. The trail to Pulpit Rock in Cheaha State Park, near Anniston, AL is a mere mile. Challenging but not a killer. That part of the trail is very easy. March 2014 Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your February 2015 Do not interact with wildlife. January 2019 Lakeland Area Jasper Wear your ankle supports if you try this one. Salem On the way back down a quick detour to Pulpit Rock dishes up a final stunning vista before the last descent. 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.. Double Springs 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. Troutdale Wilderness at the Adams Gap Trailhead. Big South Fork National Recreation Area North Carolina Fees are per adult, senior, or child. Oconee Station Historic Site Natural Bridge State Park Beautiful mountains and plenty of rocks. Dunlap Standing Indian Backcountry Area Tough to find the trail at times. Cumberland Trail The lake trail with the blue blazes was pretty throughly marked. This isn't a hard trail. Visit the DART website to plan your visit. Rather than driving up to the top, we decided to take the Lake Trail up to the top. Look for a sign that points to McDill overlook, and follow a side trail for the last quarter mile. The easiest access is from Lake Chinnabee which is about one mile round trip from the parking area. Citrus Wildlife Management Area Want to report conditions for this trail? Lake Russell Wildlife Management Area Super easy to get off trail. Crestview Area 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. Pisgah Civitan Park Appling Discover the beauty of the highest point in Alabama on an island in the sky! 7.5 miles and the toughest pull was up to Hernandez peak. Print/PDF map. 7,318' Down The water source for the shelter is Cheaha Falls.10.5 ~ PINE BEETLE CUT11.0 ~ CAMPSITE ~ LC, RWLook for the camp down on the le.11.2 ~ DEVIL'S DEN FOOT BRIDGEThis 75' bridge has good views of the chaos below in Devil's Den.11.4 ~ TRAIL SIGN / SKYWAY LOOP TRAIL INTERSECTION ~ RWContinue on for another 50' past this sign to the Skyway Loop Trail sign. Discover this 46.5-km loop trail near Delta, Alabama. A lot of places to wander off the trail. for being a Partner to the Alabama State Park System! McDill Point is a great place to camp and the sunsets there are amazing. great views, i try to go every year around October. Theres also a large boulder field on the west side of the mountain where you can easily lose the 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. Pisgah National Forest Such a beautiful place in Alabama. Box 4927, 401 Adams Avenue, Suite 126 , Montgomery, AL, 36103, Phone: 334-242-4169. Flint River Turn le.Go 17.9 miles to where the pavement ends at the Adams Gap Trailhead parking area.trail guide.0.0 ~ ADAMS GAP TRAILHEAD / AL 281 ~ 1444'From the parking area, cross over AL 281 and go down the small downhill paved road Cheaha State Park offers both family-friendly waterfall hikes and challenging summit trails. Lots of blooms and great views on both Cave Creek and Pinhoti. For more information, please visit, No conditions reported in the past 7 days. 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, Salt Springs first 1 mile up is steep with 0.2 mile rocky Moderate ~ 8.0 ~ 16.7 rolling . 289.12 m Down, 28.1 mi 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. AL Hwy 49 is also a great route and it connects with AL Hwy 281. Sarasota Area This was a very steep, wild feeling trail that really has a lot to offer. We walked around a little and also walked around where the conference center is at the beginning of the Bigfoot trail. George Washington National Forest Hike out along the Pinhoti was freshly marked, again with plenty of water. March 2017 FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. January 2021 Virginia Outdoors Foundation Definitely wear good sturdy shoes. Appalachian Trail Neal Preserve Hillsborough River State Park Lake City Area Following SR 281 further down the mountain from the park offices, youll come to the Chinnabee Silent Trail parking lot. May 2018 Eglin Air Force Base About a half a mile down the trail, youll cross County Road 600, a mostly gravel road. Hot Springs Cheaha Wilderness: Cave Creek - Pinhoti Trail Loop, Lineville, Alabama, Pigeon Crockford Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Pigeon-Crockford Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Pigeon-Crockford Wildlife Management Area. the trail crosses the river in either direction and they were impassable. Very overgrown trail with a lot of fallen trees. trail data.Trails Covered ~ Pinho Trail, Chinnabee Silent Trail, Skyway Loop TrailHike Location ~ South Cheaha WildernessHike Direction ~ Counter ClockwiseHike Distance ~ 16.7 milesStart / Finish Hike ~ Adams Gap TrailheadTerrain / Difficult ~ 0.0 ~ 8.0 rocky climbs and descents, rock bluffs and rock gardens. Grandfather Mountain State Park Riverview Pointe Preserve The bigfoot trail is a very clear path that will take you straight up to the summit and observation tower. You end up at the top of Cheaha where the observation tower, giant wooden carving of Bigfoot, and trail worker museum are. Linville This is the loop recommended by the park office to those who want to try all of the bike trails in the park. trail data. Blakely Little River Canyon National Preserve St. Augustine Moderate 4.4 (137) Cheaha State Park. Cool water features along the Chinnabee and awesome views along the Pinhoti and even the ole Skyway trail has some charm. Pinhoti Trail Follow the Cave Creek Trail until you reach the Pinhoti connector, and hang a right to take the Pinhoti Trail northbound. Great Smoky Mountains National Park McMinville 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. This is not to lessen the beauty of the location, but to convey that this spot is quite fool-proof, and can be enjoyed by literally anyone. New Castle 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. adventures and follow local regulations. If this is not enough enticement, the views are wonderful. Just not marked. Cedar Point Environmental Park Super steep, not for young children. The Pinhoti trail gave us quite a view into the valley. Gatlinburg I'm 21 years old and have been hiking since 2011. 1,274' Up Sipsey Wilderness Apopka We just completed this loop and I think the water levels are relatively high. Amazing views though. I would definitely use AllTrails for some areas that arent marked well. 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. Little Manatee River State Park I would recommend downloading and using map. Mountain Store open 7:00 am CDT -9:00pm CDT. Check out this 6.2-mile out-and-back trail near Lineville, Alabama. Mistletoe State Park 2023 The Outbound Collective - Terms of Use - Privacy Policy. 2,925' Up We decided to B line it.. we got our heading and trekked on. We continued onto the Pinhoti and came back via Hernandez Point to make a nice 8 mile loop. Take Exit 191 towards US 431, and turn right onto US 431. September 2015 Ponds/Lakes Roughly another half-mile down the trail, youll come to the namesake: Cave Creek Chattahoochee National Forest 891.65 m Up If you have questions, please contact the Park Manager atCheaha.StatePark@dcnr.alabama.gov. West Virginia Trenton Length 8.9 miElevation gain 1,804 ftRoute type Loop. Soon, the trail went through a powerline clearing (that I crossed in the very beginning), and reached a trail junction at 7.2 miles. Too wet and cold Cheaha. This tie we did counter clockwise to McDill Overlook and came back, the round trip was 5.4 miles. Laurel Fork North Wilderness Foothills Trail Virginia April 2016 Spring Hill November 2019 Saluda 102.77 m Up February 2018 I definitely thought I had gotten off the trail for a bit, but I would eventually see a marker far in the distance. I was worn out. Cheaha State Park | Alapark Cheaha State Park Age 0-3: Free Age 4-11: $2 12 and older: $5 Senior Citizen age 62 and older: $2 (Please show ID) Parks for Patriots Veterans and Active Military: Free (Please show ID) Senior/Disabled: $55 Individuals Pass 12 & Older: $105 Family Pass up to 6: $155 Usethis park map tohelp you make your plans. Lovingston Very well marked, steep in a few places but great outlooks. Brasstown Bald Hiawassee The views were fabulous! The Cave Creek section isnt well-marked - got lost in the boulder field, predictably. But fantastic views. Whitehall Cheaha State Park is located almost halfway between Birmingham, AL and Atlanta, GA. Named by the Native American "Creek" nation in Muskogee language, Chaha means "high place." Cleevland We ultimately made the decision to walk back to the lake by the road instead of risk taking our dog back down the steeper parts of the trail, so I cant attest for the hike back. The Pinhoti Trail continues straight towards an amazing vista at McDill Point (part of the Cave Creek Loop) and eventually to Cheaha State Park. From the parking lot, cross the road and start on the trail. There are also sections of smooth singletrack where you can pick up some speed. There are some rocky sections that are hard to tell where the trail goes. Sumatra Originally based out of Atlanta, Georgia, I started out by occasionally hiking short trails throughout well-known Georgia State Parks. My other hobbies include chess, science, old music, and meteorology. This trail is steep at times! Challenging, especially the steep rock climb at the end. My wife and I did this hike in January as we were traveling home to Memphis from Atlanta. December 2017 Join a supporting community of travelers and adventurers sharing their photos and local insights. Fire Tower Jackson Sarasota Chris, Palatka Frozen Head State Park 7.4mi, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Create Recommended Route or It was challenging and fun. we didn't read about it and just saw it was a 1 mile hike and took our daughters age 5 and 6. 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. Santa Rosa Beach To us this hike was about 2.5 miles too long for us!!!!!! Directions from Cheaha State Park: Travel east on State Route #281. Mark Trail Wilderness 281 and go down the small downhill paved road about 10 feet to the Pinho Trail. Blairsville Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area Huntington Bucks Pocket State Park Little Frog Wilderness Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 41 min to complete. The easiest access is from Lake Chinnabee which is about one mile round trip from the parking area. Please explore responsibly! Deer Run (purple blazes) - 1.2 miles. Catfish Creek State Park Elk Knob Game Lands The Pinhoti continued forward toward Cheaha State Park, but I turned right onto the Pinhoti Connector. Cave Creek trail was less picturesque. Lake George Wild Forest Plan to attempt it another time. Florida Dahlonega This is a state park within Talladega National Forest. Steep mile up from lake to a cliff area with beautiful views. Sparta Great hike - did it over a Friday-Sunday. The loop features narrow and rustic singletrack with a lot of small-to-medium rocks and a number of roots in the trail bed. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 41 min to complete. Do not hike in severe weather, seek shelter.Dont forget to check the weather before you leave. Trails were not marked well except when you entered another trail. To be out here. With about 2 hours til dark, we thought for sure we were not on the right trail. Rome Apalachicola National Forest Trail Description:For an easier hike, walk the loop clockwise . This 17.7 mile loop trail is actually the combination of three separate trails, the Chinabee Silent Trail, the Skyway Loop Trail, and a piece of the Pinhoti Trail.