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Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham, AL

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Sports & Outdoors

Oak Mountain State Park

A large state park south of Birmingham offering trails for biking, hiking and horseback riding, plus lakes, a golf course and a wildlife rehabilitation center.

200 Terrace Drive, Pelham, AL 35124 · Pelham, AL

About Oak Mountain State Park

Oak Mountain State Park sits near Birmingham and is one of the most varied outdoor destinations in the Alabama state park system. Its trail network is extensive, drawing mountain bikers, hikers and riders on everything from short loops to overnight routes. Visitors can also swim at beaches, fish in several lakes, play an 18-hole golf course, and see Peavine Falls. The Alabama Wildlife Center treats injured native birds for release, and resident birds can be viewed from an elevated boardwalk through a woodland valley. The Oak Mountain Interpretive Center offers exhibits and classroom space for nature programs.

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