Best Camping near Birmingham, Alabama

Moderate biking paths can be found at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve in Pinson, where a 466-acre preserve offers mountain bike trails that wind alongside cool 60-foot rock walls before offering a scenic view at the top. Climbers and bouldering fanatics may want to check out Moss Rock Preserve, in Birmingham, which boasts climbing routes for all skill levels.

Looking for some height? You’ll get your fill of it at Cheaha Mountain, tucked away in the Talladega National Forest. Clocking in at 2,407 feet, Cheaha offers the highest point in the state: after soaking in the views, you can try your hand at rock climbing or rappelling in the park as well.