Filled with adventure and elements that scream Birmingham, a hike in Red Mountain Park is the perfect choice to get into nature during your vacation.
There are 15 miles of trails, many of which are wide, flat, and accessible.
The three treehouses are among the biggest unique draw to this park.
Walking high above the ground below across the jiggling narrow planks to get to the platform is exhilarating.
Everything looks as secure as can be in this sturdy space, and no one was in sight to have to share it with.
Little vistas are cut out of canopy and from them you can see forever.
While hiking along the paths you may find an exceptional view of Birmingham.
You will hear birds singing and perhaps spot a toad jumping to avoid the fall of your boots.
The park is very well signed and you can easily find posts pointing you in the direction of the destination of your choice.
Not only rich in nature, the park is filled with historical context. There are many defunct mines sitting along the trails which once hoisted iron ore in the heyday of production.
The deep holes give off a cool breeze, so refreshing to stand in front of on a hot summer day.
Many ruins are scattered throughout the woods which help you to better imagine the prior industry.
For those with furry friends there is a popular dog park and people who are looking for more of an adrenaline rush can sign up for the ziplining course.
Yes! It was finally open on a day I went last year, such a fun section of the park.
Neat! I’ve also found holes blowing cool air in New Paltz and around Thacher. Always an unexpected delight.
And you know about the Ice Caves at Sam’s Point, yes? They typically have ice in them well into June.
I love finding cool little caves like that. There’s one in the Catskills at the crest of a hill on Peekamoose Rd that is very similar to the one in your photo, except that most people drive right past it without even knowing it’s there.