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

Kim Davey – Ruffner Mountain, Oak Mountain
Abi Haas – Birmingham Botanical Gardens,  and shopping boutiques in Homewood & Mountain Brook
Brian Kennedy – rafting the Cahaba river, Mercedes Marathon, Buster Briton Triathlon
Ashley Martin – Camping at Sand Mountain
Sarah Ott – walking through English Village
Ricky Thrash – Highland Park
Brad Tomas – rock climbing at “Boulder Fields” – Officially the Moss Rock Preserve
Laura Beth Trucks – running Jemison trail