
Eddie Freyer
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The 4 Village Loop Road Run
BirminghamTour the villages of Mountain Brook and Homewood with either an 8.2 or 6-mile road run.
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Jemison Trail
BirminghamThe Jemison Trail makes for a relaxing, low traffic run through some of the most scenic neighborhoods in Alabama.
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Homewood Trak Shak Loop Road Run
BirminghamEvery Wednesday, the Trak Shak hosts a 5-mile social run through the residential Homewood neighborhood. Join about 40-50 other like-minded runners for this fun Hump Day celebration.
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Lakeshore Trail Road Run
BirminghamThe Lakeshore Trail is a paved pedestrian trail along a shaded creek that is great for getting in a nice 5-mile road run.
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Ross Bridge Road Run
BirminghamRun through the trails and streets of this award winning Birmingham neighborhood.
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Moss Rock Preserve Bouldering
BirminghamMoss Rock Preserve offers up about 40 incredible bouldering problems, and it's one of the most accessible climbing destinations you can find anywhere.
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Steele Climbing
BirminghamThe cliff line overlooking the small town of Steele, Alabama boasts roughly 100 quality routes on excellent sandstone rock.
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Sand Rock Climbing
BirminghamSand Rock has been a go-to climbing destination since 1972 due to its top quality routes and rock. You may encounter some rowdy locals partying, but if you can get past this, it's well worth the visit.
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Palisades Climbing
BirminghamThis beginner friendly crag, with its roughly 100 routes, is a great place to work on your leading skills or to introduce your friends to the sport.
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Sipsey Wilderness Backpacking and Hiking
BirminghamIf you love thick forests, river canyons, waterfalls, wild-flowing creeks and scenic overlook, the Sipsey Wilderness is definitely the best place to backpack and hike.
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Ruffner Mountain
BirminghamThe 12-miles of trails at Ruffner Mountain are simply perfect for trail runners and hikers. Exclusively designed for them (no mountain bikers or motorized vehicles) and offering great views of downtown Birmingham, this place is a must-visit for foot-travel enthusiasts.
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Moss Rock Hiking and Trail Running
BirminghamWith 350-acres of protected land and 8 miles of challenging trails, Moss Rock Preserve provides hikers and trail runners with a really wonderful experience.
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Oak Mountain Trail Running
BirminghamPelham, Alabama was named one of Runner's World Magazine's 25 Best Trail Runs in the U.S. and it's largely down to Oak Mountain State Park and its 51-miles of world-class single track.
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Oak Mountain State Park Backpacking
BirminghamYou might not expect to find backcountry campsites at a well known state park, but Oak Mountain offers 3 sites that are definitely worth checking out.
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Pinhoti Trail - Backpacking
BirminghamThe Pinhoti Trail is a 335-mile path that winds from Cheaha State Park through the beautiful Talladega National Forest and east into Georgia.
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Railroad Park Family Bike
BirminghamThis masterfully designed system of urban trails and pathways is a great location for the family to enjoy an afternoon on their bicycles.
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Chief Ladiga Bike Trail
BirminghamThe Chief Ladiga is a 33-mile rail trail that stretches from the Alabama-Georgia border to Weaver. It's extremely flat and friendly and makes for a great weekend ride either solo or with the family.
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Oak Mountain Family Bike
BirminghamWhether biking on paved shoulders, bike lanes, or the 1-mile entry-level mountain biking trail, there's plenty to choose from for bicycle enthused families.
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Lakeshore Trail Family Bike
BirminghamThe Lakeshore Trail is an ideal place for a relaxing bike ride with the family, only minutes from downtown.
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Tannehill Mountain Biking
BirminghamThis 1500-acre park provides one of the most interesting mountain bike rides in the state: equal parts adrenaline and fascinating history.
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Oak Mountain State Park Mountain Biking
BirminghamWith its 29-miles of diverse trail, Oak Mountain State Park is the crown jewel of Alabama mountain biking. Even the pros rank it as a top destination.
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Coldwater Mountain Biking
BirminghamThis is one of only 11 IMBA ride centers in the country. On this 4,000 acre plot of land, you'll find one of the best mountain biking destinations east of the Mississippi.
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Oak Mountain State Park Camping
BirminghamOak Mountain is the largest park in the state with just under 10,000 acres of breathtaking beauty and lots to explore.
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Hospital Boulders Climbing
BirminghamWith its quality sandstone and wide variety of problems, it won't be a surprise when Hospital Boulders inevitably becomes one of the premier climbing destinations in Alabama.
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Clear Creek Camping (Smith Lake)
BirminghamClear Creek Recreation Area is one of the most popular camping areas in the state due to its proximity to one of the cleanest man-made lakes in the country. Begin here and explore the many different water-related recreational activities in the area.