Alabama NewsCenter — Visit Cheaha Mountain, the highest point in Alabama

By Verna Gates
SoulGrown

Rising above the clouds, it earned the name “Island in the Sky.” The Creek Nation labeled it “Chaha,” meaning “high place” in the Muskogee language.

At 2,407 feet above sea level, Cheaha State Park towers over the rest of Alabama as its highest point. This oasis in the north Alabama town of Delta stretches wide across the horizon in the midst of 2,799 acres of state park, plus the surrounding 392,567 acres of the Talladega National Forest, which in turn encompasses more than 7,000 acres of the Cheaha Wilderness. It affords a rare luxury in these crowded times – miles of vista oblivious to human touch.

From this lofty perch, a vast sea of colorful leaves can be seen stretching into the horizon. While intrepid outdoor types may choose to hike to the peaks, there are plenty of pull-off places along the road affording majestic views for nonhikers. At Bald Rock, which offers the most spectacular views, a boardwalk is fully accessible, making Cheaha welcoming to all. The Doug Ghee Accessible Trail spans 1,519 feet to the overlook.

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