Akron, Alabama
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Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Hike through Hurricane Creek Park
4.07 mi / 200 ft gainThere are two access points to the park from the Parking lot area. The first is just up the road to the east of the top of the parking area, this is the trailhead to the exit portal trail, which is about .2 miles to reach the central hub. From the hub, there are two separate loops that wind throu...Read more -
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Boulder at Hurricane Creek Park
Hurricane Creek Park in Tuscaloosa, Alabama hosts a field of climbable boulders within it's forest. From the parking lot, follow the trail that stems from the cul-de-sac for approximately 1/10 mile. You will encounter the first cluster of boulders on your right. There are several beginner routes ...Read more -
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Hike around Lake Harris
5.01.76 mi / 169 ft gainLake Harris opens one hour prior to sunrise and closes one hour after sunset. No camping is allowed nor are motor vehicles allowed on this serene lake. From Lake Nicol Road, turn onto the dirt trail, Lake Harris Road. Follow Lake Harris Road for approximately three miles until you encounter the l...Read more -
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Lake Nicol
4.01 mi / 40 ft gainLake Nicol has several miles of unofficial trails that circle the west bank of the lake which features up to forty foot cliffs that provide both cliff jumping and an excellent view of the lake. Lake Nicol also has a boat/kayak/canoe launch area right next to the parking area. Nicol is over three ...Read more -
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Climb the Unnamed Fire Tower in Tuscaloosa
4.3To my knowledge, this fire tower does not have a name. If you know the name of this fire tower, please leave it in the reviews below! The firetower is located about 20 minutes north of Tuscaloosa. Heading north on AL-69, turn right onto Yellow Creek Road. Continue along Yellow Creek Road for .4 m...Read more
Camping and Lodging in Akron
Akron, Alabama
Jennings Ferry
Overview
Jennings Ferry Campground is situated between the Black Warrior River and Clear Creek on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway in...
Forkland, Alabama
Forkland
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Forkland Campground is located in a beautiful wooded area on the northern shore of Demopolis Lake, the largest lake on the Black...
Demopolis, Alabama
Foscue Creek
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Foscue Creek Campground is nestled on the forested lake shore of Demopolis Lake, the largest lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee...
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Deerlick Creek
Overview
Deerlick Creek Campground is located on Holt Lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway northeast of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The ...
Pickensville, Alabama
Pickensville Cg (Pickensville Al)
Overview
Pickensville Campground is located just west of Pickensville, Alabama, on Aliceville Lake on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. T...
Brookwood, Alabama
Burchfield Branch Park
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Burchfield Branch Park is located near Holt Lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway northeast of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. With ...