Laura S.
9/21/2025
Really great hike starting at the eastern trail head today. My 2 dogs and I did the lizard loop. It was great that it was so shady and the leaves starting to turn were really pretty! Easy parking...
Ruffner Mountain
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1214 81st St S
Birmingham, AL 35206
Ruffner Mountain is a 1,038 acre urban nature preserve in the heart of Birmingham, Alabama providing science and nature education programming, 14 miles of trails, and a protected area for thousands of species of native flora and fauna. It is a site for Citizen Science programs and an array of scientist conducted research projects, including native bat and amphibian surveys, research into the causes of American Chestnut Blight, and groves of new-growth long leaf pine. Each year, through nature education and EcoArts programming, it impacts the lives of countless students and scores of schools and universities across the state.
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Brittany B.
11/1/2025
Ample parking close by trail ($5; can pay by Park Mobile app). The there multiple trails to choose from that are well marked and well maintained. There are restrooms on site.
Zach B.
3/16/2023
I absolutely love Ruffner Mountain! The staff has always been super friendly and the nature center is a MUST! When I went, I even got to pet a snake. The trails are pretty well-marked, especially...
Danny N.
1/23/2023
Great hiking trails! Very beautiful views with outlooks.
Sadie W.
8/22/2020
Some of my family members came here for a hike and posted pictures. The scenery was very beautiful so me and my BFF decided to come and give the trail a try. There is someone in the parking lot...
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