Last Updated on May 20, 2016 by Stacy Averette
When we moved to Jacksonville 12 years ago we were thrilled to find out that we were just a short drive away from Cheaha State Park. It’s the highest point in Alabama at 2407 feet above sea level and the coolest spot to be in the middle of July in the south. This park has a lot to offer: great camp sites, large swimming pool and lake, hiking trails, a restaurant, store, and cabins, chalets, and hotel if camping’s not your thing.
In 2003, we kicked off our homeschooling adventure with a day trip to Cheaha. Here we are at the head of the Silent Trail at the Lake Chinnabee Recreation Area.
This weekend we hiked the same trail to Devil’s Den Falls. They’ve grown up a bit.
The trail to the falls is steep and busy this time of year but it’s well worth the hike.
We had some jumpers.
Some spectators.
And a snake killer. (Sorry for the blurry photo. He kept waving that snake around and I couldn’t focus.)
We spent some time at the pool.
Here’s the view from the pool.
We hiked to Pulpit Rock.
It’s also the best only place to get phone service.
We watched the Super Moon.
And we spent lots of time just hanging out.
A good time was had by all.