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4.6 (26 reviews)

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You have to pay 10 per adult and 6over children are 5 a piece to go see the bridge in the gift shop. I planned on getting 2 postcards at 35c a piece and when we came back from our hike they had raised the price to 50c a piece which was strange so I asked and they said they just got new ones in- but I could clearly see they hadn't. We just got one post card and left. Hike was confusing there was trails all over and no directions. Overall I'd go just once to see it in person but I won't be coming back.

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Justyn C.

Super surreal to see a bridge made out of rocks. Kind of get a little cave vibe going on more than bridge But none the less awesome to experience. The hike was fun Short but not just a stroll in the park My gf had to use guard rails at times because the ground is wet and some steep-ish steps. Def would recommend to check out.

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Jeremy T.

I lived in Alabama for almost 10 years and never knew about this place until the last 2. I've only been twice just because it was a drive from Huntsville. When you first walk in you will notice it is also a gift shop with a lot of southern pride all the way. The entrance fee was cheap and I want to say there was a fee for using a card?? I might be wrong. If you choose to walk the whole path I do not recommend flip flops! Someone had some on when I went the first time.. there are carvings of those who may had found it and sadly I do remember the year carved but it was well over 100 years ago. When you're walking under the bridge you will notice it is a lot cooler which gives a break from the humidity. Overall this place is great. It's a good place for a picnic or even if you wanna get away from life for a bit.

Mrs L.

Not an especially large place, but if you're looking for a short, easy hike and serenity, this is worth the drive if you're not a local.

Huge Natural bridge
Boon C.

Magnificent State Park. You got to visit if you at northeast Alabama. This is somethings not in the national attention but is has the nature beauty that catch your eye. Love it. We are here for one thing - the Natural Bridge. This is a big mama and baby natural bridge. The scale of this thing is huge when you stand under it. The picture will not tell the large scale of the nature wonder until a person stand below it for comparison. Along the trail you will see many other cave and rock formations. If you don't like join the trail walk, the natural bridge is just a couple hundred feet from the parking lot. Easy access. We have seen a rock formations like Indian face. The entrance fee is $3 per person and is worth it. This state park is run by Indian descendants. It very close to the Town of Jasper at Alabama.

Natural Bridge
Alicia B.

The natural bridge is a must see if you are near the area. It's not much of a hike but I was glad to experience it.

Melissa B.

I have been to this park twice already and I love it so much. It is privately owned by the nicest elderly couple. They are so friendly and talkative. I enjoyed a visit with them as much as I enjoyed the hike into the woods to see the Natural Bridge and the Indian Stone head. The park has a large parking area. There are picnic tables and grills for easy access and use. There is a lovely little creek that runs in this area so it has a really nice peaceful and well covered by tree setting, well shaded. But bring the bug spray...mosquitoes are here, so be careful..no ones WEST NILE VIRUS as a souvenir.. Also the admission is only $5 per person. Which is very reasonable. She said, I hate to charge it but we live off this income..I told her, no problem..I don't mind paying it. They also have some pet cats and a doggie running around. The park is also pet friendly. We had our small doggie on one of the trips and they welcomed her. That was really nice. The park has several trails for hiking. You can even hike to the top of the mountain and walk over the natural bridges. It is actually a dual bridge..very interesting formation. I hope if you are in the area that you stop and enjoy the scenery, and meet some really nice folks. I can't wait to go back again..last time we grilled out and had a really nice lunch there.

Entrance to trails
Melinda O.

Best $3.50 per person ever spent! Make sure to follow the path all the way to the back of the park to see the clear creek and small waterfall. Be careful of poison ivy here and there as it is a woodsy area. If you have members in your group unable to hike there is a beautiful area to sit in the shade and enjoy a nice view anyway close to the park store located near a small clear creek. This is also a pet friendly place as long as on a leash and not a large dog.

Indian face rock
Laura W.

We loved our visit to Natural Bridge Park. It was a perfect cool May day. The natural bridge was beautiful and we loved the trail and rocks. I have a 4 and 7 year old and they loved climbing amongst the rocks and going into the rock shelters. This is truly a hidden gem!! Nature at its best. It cost $3.50/adult and $2.50/child. There is a 1+ mile hike around beautiful forest and rocks. However, it is a very short walk to the natural bridge and the Indian face. The parking area is not huge. We were traveling with a 30+foot camper and I would warn that if it is crowded there would not be a ton of room to turn around.

What a great find!

What a phenomenal find! Family owned park is like stepping back in time....wonderfully maintained trail, about a mile hike loop. Amazing views. Pet friendly. Simply gorgeous. We met one of the family members on our way out. He shared the journey of the family and how the park has stayed in the family since the 80's. It opened in the 50's he said. Must see!

Looking up at the natural bridge
Ashley P.

We stopped here on a drive from Birmingham, AL to Memphis, TN. It took us off course about an hour. It's about 13 miles off of our original path. The path is very short and easy for small children to walk. There is a shop with souvenirs and you can pay admission with credit card. $3.50 for adults, $2.50 for children. My son was 2 and he was free. The bathrooms are convenient and clean and there are lots of picnic tables, even covered around the property. The actual bridge scene has picnic tables too. The bridge is serene and very beautiful. It had just rained and it had foggy/hazy light shining through the open space above us on each side of the bridge. You aren't able to walk the bridge anymore. It was worth the spot and only one other person was there when we stopped in the middle of the week around 2:00 pm. Check yourself for red chiggers and ticks before you leave.

Natural Bridge from below
Abby K.

Totally worth the detour on our way from Birmingham to Hot Springs, AR. Great place to stretch our legs and get some fresh air. We loved being greeted by the dogs! Only $3.50/pp and easy to get to! Clean restrooms and a coke machine near the quaint souvenir store.

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A beautiful spot, right next door! Every visit to Natural Bridge Park is one I look forward to.

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Dismals Canyon - Covered area outside The General Store at the Dismals.

Dismals Canyon

3.7(40 reviews)
18.8 mi

The flora, fauna, and typography of this canyon are not very different from any other hiking area I…read morehave hiked in Alabama. It's very similar to Bankhead National Forest. The size of the sheer bluffs (and many of the rocks) at Dismals is fairly unique, though. We visited this past weekend and I thought the whole experience was okay. It's not a National Park, or a National Forest, Dismals is a "National Natural Landmark" that is privately owned. The cost in my humble opinion to hike (without a guide) the Dismals *and* take the night tour with a guide is expensive! It was approximately $28.00 per adult. The trail is around 1.5 miles - at least the trail we explored in the daytime before taking the night tour. The creek running through the base was deep enough that there needed to be ways to cross it that were navigable, preferably with handrails. In photos, I've seen concrete blocks, which would have been okay (note, not handrails) but there were no concrete block crossing at areas we needed/wanted to get across the water. There were random pieces of wood, even fallen trees and my husband, who is both a "daredevil" and in great shape, managed to traverse the waters to see the other side, but he did land in the water (on his feet) and absolutely soaked his shoes and socks. The three of us opted to backtrack and not deal with the water. To me, this is very poor planning on the part of the Dismals owners. The trail map we got from the "General Store" had landmarks which were just "cute" names for the features, like "The Pulpit" and "Witches Den" - to me, they were fairly unremarkable "landmarks." Fast forward to the night tour which was scheduled for 9:00 PM. We were told to arrive at 8:30 and if everyone was early, we could start early. I did not note the time we started, however, it was about a 45 minute hike. Parts of this hike were in total, 100 percent darkness to ensure we had the utmost opportunity to view the "Dismalites." That's fine, except, I'm not a fan of walking in uneven/unfamiliar terrain in the pitch dark, with my husband dragging me forward in a group of 13 people counting the guide. This was unnerving and I moved at a snail's pace, and held up those who were stuck behind me. Also, I was hanging onto the rail with one hand and couldn't physically rubberneck around to try to catch a view of a glowworm. I think I saw a total of twelve glow worms. After exiting the night tour trails, we saw firefly larvae that glowed in the shallow water at the entrance to the trail. To me, this was the highlight of the glowing visuals. Another con is the numerous wooden staircases at the Dismals trail's entrance/exit. There is absolutely no way these are constructed to code! These stairs are so narrow in depth that my size 8 ladies shoes, (which is an average women's shoe size) hung off the edge about 2 inches, forcing me to "duck walk" down the stairs. Even if they are built to code, the stair treads are completely worn off, providing absolutely no traction whatsoever. The guide told us due to the "drought" the Dismalite glowworms were not out in abundance. If you keep your expectations low, and really enjoy a sandstone gorge/canyon, and are not risk averse, you will have a nice time here. Our tour guide did a good job providing information that was geared towards the audience which included age ranges from children to senior citizens. I can't comment on the "General Store" food options because we didn't eat anything there, or the campsites (note, the on-site cabins are closed and unavailable). The sole restroom which is a little walk from the General Store and is clean with a barely working hand dryer and no paper towels. The parking lot is ridiculously small with each space being beyond small. The owners of the Dismals need to invest in their property to make it worthwhile, easy to traverse, and safe for their visitors.

Parents Beware Before Approving School Field Trips Here…read more I want to share my recent experience as a concerned parent. Our children's school scheduled a field trip to Dismals Canyon and collected payment for the students. Parents were originally told that we could attend for a $20 fee -- but at the very last minute, the site informed the school that parents would no longer be allowed to go. When I contacted the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce (who were kind and helpful), they reached out to Dismals Canyon for clarification. The canyon's staff claimed the decision was due to parking limitations, parents distracting the kids from learning, and tight spaces. However, this change was communicated only after money had already been collected and plans were finalized. Parents deserve transparency, especially when it involves children's safety at a location with cliffs, caves, and water features. I strongly urge other parents and schools to ask clear written confirmation of parent policies before sending children on field trips here. Families should not be excluded or misled after payments and plans have been made.

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Dismals Canyon - The General Store at the Dismals

The General Store at the Dismals

Dismals Canyon - Covered area outside The General Store at the Dismals.

Covered area outside The General Store at the Dismals.

Dismals Canyon - The General Store at the Dismals.

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The General Store at the Dismals.

Tishomingo State Park - Swinging Bridge at Tishomingo State Park

Tishomingo State Park

4.7(26 reviews)
48.4 mi

Nestled along the back roads of Tishomingo County, this park feels like a second home. With hiking…read moretrails for every level of experience, there's truly something for everyone. The campground offers over 60 sites, plus six cozy cabins. Three of these are rustic stone cabins with two rooms each, while the other three are smaller, single-room cabins. Cabin Six has been beautifully updated with new floors, furniture, appliances, and a modern bathroom. For larger groups, the park also has three group camp cabins--each with 20 bunk beds and spacious bathrooms that include showers, toilets, and sinks. The park is full of history and adventure. Visitors can explore the Pioneer Cabin and its nearby waterfall, or cross the famous swinging bridge--a suspension bridge that stretches 25 feet over Bear Creek. On the other side, you'll find two trails perfect for bouldering, rock climbing, or simply wandering through the forest. Wildlife is abundant, with deer, squirrels, raccoons, and plenty of other critters calling the park home. There are three scenic pavilions for picnics or gatherings. Pavilion One has restrooms nearby, Pavilion Two overlooks Haines Lake, and Pavilion Three also offers a beautiful view of the water. The dining hall is available for weddings, reunions, meetings, and other special events. Fishing enthusiasts will love the three fishing spots: Haines Lake, a quiet pond behind the Pioneer Cabin, and Bear Creek beneath the swinging bridge. For families, the park includes two playgrounds, a sports field, and plenty of picnic tables with cast-iron grills scattered throughout. Outdoor fun continues with three disc golf courses designed for different skill levels. And when it's time to clean up, the campground features two bathhouses that are always kept tidy by the hardworking park staff. Tishomingo State Park is more than just a destination--it's a place where history, nature, and community come together.

Beautiful park. Stayed in cabin 6. Updated and well kept. Doesn't feel like Mississippi at all here.read more

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Tishomingo State Park - Rock formations - Tishomingo State Park

Rock formations - Tishomingo State Park

Tishomingo State Park - Small waterfall at Tishomingo State Park

Small waterfall at Tishomingo State Park

Tishomingo State Park - Flat Rock Trail

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Flat Rock Trail

Clear Creek Recreation Area - Bicycle/walking trail

Clear Creek Recreation Area

2.4(9 reviews)
20.7 mi

The scenery here is beautiful! But, what is not is most of the staff. The restrooms are small…read morecompared to the camping space. There are only 2 toilets and 1 shower per bath house. I went over to another bathhouse in another loop and was given a courtesy ticket of the way I park. I was parked in a parking space. Then they complained I could not park in another loop as over flow. It was explained that was not the case. The lack of communication between the staff and campers is terrible. Another thing that the staffs does is drive around our loop almost every 15 to 20 minutes. They patrolled our area so often that when we drove to another loop to use the restroom, that restrooms didn't have any toilet paper for that whole day. This was a lovely camp site, however, we will not be back due to the staff.

We camp here every season they are open. Sometimes more than once depending on what we have going…read moreon, but you need a reservation. It's very clean, the camping spots are spacious and they have a nice bicycle trail you can walk or ride your bike on. The "beach" for the campground is a short walk away or you can drive too it. Bathrooms there are locked and you have to use a port a potty so be prepared for that negative....but the beach area is clean. They so NOT have a playground so If you have little kids, bring your entertainment and toys with you for them. The water spots do get crowded and loud so if you want quiet get higher up on bear or fawn. They do have hiking trails but lots of spiders and I got eaten alive with mosquitos despite using "off" so make sure you are prepared!

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Clear Creek Recreation Area - Camp site

Camp site

Clear Creek Recreation Area - Photo op on the walking/bicycle trail

Photo op on the walking/bicycle trail

Clear Creek Recreation Area - Main lake. Boat ramp is off to the left.

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Main lake. Boat ramp is off to the left.

Cullman County Parks - One of the playscapes

Cullman County Parks

5.0(4 reviews)
44.0 mi

How can you not love a park on a brisk morning looking over a lake!…read more The playground area is made of rock base and there is a sand pit. We went in the morning around 10am and the park was not too busy maybe around 5 kids. It wouldn't matter though the park is pretty big and spaced out with fencing. So it is pretty easy to keep up with your child and not feel over crowded.. Plus as an adorable little bonus they do have a swing that is a wheelchair swing for children who are handicapped Just on the off-chance you go on the offseason it can be a little noisy during clean up but I always see that as a good sign because they're keeping the park clean and not many beautiful places are kept as nice as this one was being kept.. The trail has photo opportunities for kids and workout equipment along the way! Also tons of rest stops picnic tables and just beautiful views.. it also looks like there is a stage that could potentially be for music and you can rent gazebos with picnic tables under it.

I had asked some coworkers where to go for a simple pinic in Cullman. Two different people…read moresuggested Sportsman Lake which is behind the Cullman Fairgrounds. After going to a movie my husband and I picked up a pizza and set out to find Sportsman Lake. Heading north on 31 we found the sign and turned left. After passing the fairgrounds we headed into the park area. We found an empty picnic table and devoured our pizza. The small lake is beautiful with an elegant white pier. There were a lot of people but the park is spacious so we were still able to enjoy a peaceful meal by the water. There were several pavillions which are perfect for family gatherings, a playground for the children, and even a little train but I'm not sure of the operating hours. Several families were feeding the ducks and geese and couples were taking a stroll on the walking path. I definitely plan to come back the next time we are looking for a peaceful place to relax.

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Cullman County Parks - They get pretty close

They get pretty close

Cullman County Parks - The rock base for the playground

The rock base for the playground

Cullman County Parks - Tiny bridge area to feed ducks

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Tiny bridge area to feed ducks

Red Mountain Park

Red Mountain Park

4.7(80 reviews)
62.1 mi

Red Mountain Park is a fantastic place to spend an afternoon hiking, with so much to explore. While…read morevisiting Alabama, my friends and I decided to spend a couple of hours here and ended up hiking about 5-6 miles. There's truly no shortage of trails, and the variety keeps things interesting the entire time. The park definitely offers some challenging uphill climbs--especially for us Florida girls who aren't used to elevation--but we powered through and felt very accomplished. One of my favorite highlights was Rushing Rendezvous; the idea of a suspension bridge tucked up in the treetops always excites me, and this one did not disappoint. Of course, when we saw Trail 5 marked as most difficult, it was a no‑brainer--we had to take it. I really enjoyed reading about the history along the way, especially learning more about the Birmingham Mineral Railroad site. I do wish there had been a bit more signage around some of the remaining structures so we could soak up even more history, but honestly, guessing their original purpose became part of the fun. Hands down, I would absolutely come back to explore more of Red Mountain Park. It's a great mix of challenge, scenery, and history--and well worth the visit.

So I've been back living in Alabama for the past 9 years and never realized Red Mountain was a real…read morething. I set out to look for it, and guess what?! It's a thing! I'm so happy that I found this historical place. Such a great walking and hiking trail. There's also areas to get your cardio on and to sit, relax, pack lunch/meal to enjoy at the tables along the trail. Perfect for bike rides, bird watching and getting away without getting away. Add this place to your weekly workout routine.

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Red Mountain Park
Red Mountain Park
Red Mountain Park

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