Hurricane Creek Park - Vinemont, Alabama

Hurricane Creek Park is located just off Highway 31 in South Vinemont, Alabama. This unique park is nestled in a 500-foot-deep canyon in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains called Hurricane Creek Gorge.

Visitors can spend the day trekking or bird watching along the four miles of designated hiking trails that wind through the lush woods, unique rock formations and cliff sides of the gorge. Notable locations in the park that were formed by the weathering of natural rock include Twilight Tunnel, the Stairway to Heaven, and Dead Man’s Squeeze.

Along the trails you will see several waterfalls. One rolls over a large bluff and you can walk behind it. Another waterfall has a wooden bridge that leads you across the base of the falls. Most of the waterfalls are seasonal and only flow after a heavy rain. I found 8 waterfalls. There is a swimming hole just above the dam to cool off after your hike.

Those longing for fresh air and breathtaking natural scenery will find Hurricane Creek Park to be an ideal destination. The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset, and admission is free.