Top Ten Hikes Near Birmingham Fall Creek Falls State Park Spencer, Tennessee
Located in rural Spencer, Tenn., Fall Creek Falls State Park is home of two beautiful waterfalls. At 256-feet, Fall Creek Falls is one of the largest waterfalls in the Eastern United States. Samford sophomore, Riley Lackey, shared her experience at the state park by saying, “As a Texas resident, I didn’t grow up around waterfalls, but Fall Creek Falls was one of the most incredible waterfalls I have ever seen.” Fall Creek Falls is just over three and a half hours away from Birmingham making it preferable for a two-day trip. 60 | The Local
Lula Lake Land Trust’s beautiful 120 foot waterfall located in Lookout Mountain, Georgia
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Stephens Gap Callahan Cave Preserve Woodville, Alabama
Home one of the best kept secrets in Ala., Stephens Gap Cave boasts a 150-foot waterfall inside of one of the largest caves in the state. For the typical Birmingham resident, Stephens Gap Cave presents an opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of a city and spend a day exploring. Brian Woods, an avid hiker from Johnson City, Tennessee, said, “The trail is rated ‘moderate’ because it becomes a bit technical as one advances up the gap. The preserve itself is pristine and the terrain is interesting.” Brian described the experience as “simply magnificent!”
