Hike to Pulpit Rock

Delta, AL
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Hike to Pulpit Rock
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Distance
2 miles
Elevation Gain
100 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back

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Added by Lisa Sarver

A one mile hike down some mildly steep terrain will reward you with sweeping vistas of Talladega National Forest and the surrounding countryside.

Atop a rocky perch on the side of Mt. Cheaha (the highest point in Alabama), you'll have a breathtaking view and ample opportunities for photography. The trail to Pulpit Rock in Cheaha State Park, near Anniston, AL is a mere mile. The terrain is not too challenging, but it is a bit steep on the way back to the parking area.

Several waterfalls are within the park, as well as numerous trails of varying distances degrees of difficulty. Make sure you stop at the Store near the entrance to the park and grab a trail map. A wonderful adventure awaits you!

The park has a buffet-style restaurant with amazing views. They serve ber wine, decent food for a reasonable price and folks are welcome in their hiking gear. Patio outside also.

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Carl Finkbeiner
9/10/2020
Pulpit Rock, Cheaha State Park, Alabama
Pulpit Rock is an epic destination for anyone traveling through central Alabama. Cheaha is a state park within the Talladega National Forrest. There is ...
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Christina Murphy
9/10/2020
Breathtaking views and fun recreational activities
Cheaha Mountain is the highest point in Alabama at 2,407 feet above sea level. Hiking the Pulpuit Rock Trail in Cheaha Resort State Park ...
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John Sides
4/26/2017
Fun rappel
This is an awesome place for rappelling. Some nice top rope options as well. If you're at Cheaha, this quick hike to a great ...
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Edward Day
6/6/2016
Awesome View
2 miles is a stretch. Maybe 1 mile total. Super easy hike. Views are fantastic. Bolts for rappelling. Catch the sunset, you won't regret it.
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Mike Fennell
5/28/2016
Beautiful expansive views
The hike is closer to 1/2 mile, from the trailhead sign on the road to the outlook on top of Pulpit Rock. Definitely a ...
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curtis williams
2/17/2016
Not A Killer Hike - A View To Die For
I've gone many times and it's a simple hike for most anyone. We start at parking lot and from there you have several steep spots ...
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