Cheaha Wilderness
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The 7245 acres Cheaha Wilderness lies next to Cheaha State Park
, near the Talladega Mountains in Alabama
, United States
. Congress designated it in 1983 and expanded it in 1988.
From the stone tower on the summit of Cheaha Mountain
, Alabama's highest point at 2407 feet (733.7 m), a dense second-growth woodland
stretches south across Cheaha State Park and into Cheaha Wilderness.
Best known for its elevated terrain and overlooks with panoramic views, the Cheaha Wilderness attracts hikers to its section of the Pinhoti Trail This stretch of the trail runs from northeast to southwest across the entire Wilderness, a distance of about 10 miles (16.1 km). Primarily following a ridge system through Talladega National Forest, the Pinhoti crosses the top of Cheaha Mountain.
In total, the 100 miles (160.9 km) long Pinhoti Trail
passes through both the Cheaha and Dugger Mountain Wilderness
areas, and connects with the Appalachian Trail
in Georgia.
Cheaha State Park
Cheaha State Park is a state park in Alabama, located in northern Clay and southwestern Cleburne counties. Park facilities include a lodge, restaurant, general store, campsites, hiking trails , and other amenities...
, near the Talladega Mountains in Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Congress designated it in 1983 and expanded it in 1988.
From the stone tower on the summit of Cheaha Mountain
Cheaha Mountain
Cheaha Mountain , often called Mount Cheaha, is the highest natural point in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is located a few miles north-west of the town of Delta in scenic Cheaha State Park, which contains a lodge, restaurant, and other amenities....
, Alabama's highest point at 2407 feet (733.7 m), a dense second-growth woodland
Forest
A forest, also referred to as a wood or the woods, is an area with a high density of trees. As with cities, depending where you are in the world, what is considered a forest may vary significantly in size and have various classification according to how and what of the forest is composed...
stretches south across Cheaha State Park and into Cheaha Wilderness.
Best known for its elevated terrain and overlooks with panoramic views, the Cheaha Wilderness attracts hikers to its section of the Pinhoti Trail This stretch of the trail runs from northeast to southwest across the entire Wilderness, a distance of about 10 miles (16.1 km). Primarily following a ridge system through Talladega National Forest, the Pinhoti crosses the top of Cheaha Mountain.
In total, the 100 miles (160.9 km) long Pinhoti Trail
Pinhoti National Recreation Trail
The Pinhoti Trail is a long-distance trail, long, locate in the United States within in the states Alabama and Georgia. The trail's southern terminus is on Flagg Mountain which is located near Weogufka, Alabama...
passes through both the Cheaha and Dugger Mountain Wilderness
Dugger Mountain Wilderness
Dugger Mountain Wilderness is Alabama's third and newest wilderness area. Dedicated April 2000, Dugger Mountain Wilderness covers of Talladega National Forest in Calhoun County and Cleburne County in Alabama.-Geography:...
areas, and connects with the Appalachian Trail
Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail, generally known as the Appalachian Trail or simply the AT, is a marked hiking trail in the eastern United States extending between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine. It is approximately long...
in Georgia.