Birmingham: Outdoor Activities

Visitors frequently comment:  “I can’t believe how beautiful Birmingham is!” Whether you choose to spend the day hiking at Oak Mountain State Park, rock climbing at the Moss Rock Preserve, golfing at one of the Robert Trent Jones Trail golf courses, or canoeing the Cahaba River, Birmingham offers a wealth of outdoor activities. In addition, Birmingham is located only four hours north of the Gulf Coast.

Staff Picks

Lane Christopher –Oak Mountain State Park
Larry Kloess - Little River Canyon
Abi McGinnis – Birmingham Botanical Gardens,  and shopping boutiques in Homewood & Mountain Brook
Brian Kennedy – rafting the Cahaba river, Mercedes Marathon, Buster Briton Triathlon
Sara Beth Turner - Homewood Park
Brad Tomas – rock climbing at “Boulder Fields” – Officially the Moss Rock Preserve
Erin Ramsey - Vulcan
David Conrad - Talladega National Forest
Lisa Hart - Jemison Trail
Dylan Scroggins - Highlands Park