Oak Mountain State Park
Alabama's largest state park, with lakes, waterfalls, mountain bike trails and a raptor rehabilitation center, about 30 minutes from the city.
Oak Mountain State Park covers about 4,000 hectares and has more than 80 km of hiking and mountain biking trails. The most popular routes lead to Peavine Falls and King's Chair, a rocky lookout. The lakes offer boating and fishing, and in summer there is a swimming beach. The Alabama Wildlife Center rehabilitates birds of prey, where you can see owls and eagles. Admission is about US$5. The park lies in the southern suburb of Pelham, about a 30-minute drive along Interstate 65.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00 to sunset
Nearby sights
- Birmingham Zoo
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens
- Vulcan Park and Museum
- Pepper Place & Saturday Market
- Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
- Railroad Park
- Red Mountain Park
- McWane Science Center