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Start hiking at Cheaha Trailhead, located at the far end of a parking area just before you get to Cheaha State Park on Highway 281. Follow the Cave Creek Trail until you reach the Pinhoti connector, and hang a right to take the Pinhoti Trail northbound. Look for a sign that points to McDill overlook, and follow a side trail for the last quarter mile. Along this side trail you’ll pass the wreckage of a small plane that supposedly crashed back in 1972. Look for blue and white pieces of the plane off the trail to your right. Keep going and you’ll eventually come to a campsite that would comfortably fit 3 or 4 tents, only about 100 yards shy of the overlook. Camping in this area is a great option because you’re close to the cliffs, but protected from the wind. There are also a few spots right at the cliffs that are big enough for a small tent or hammocks and have better views, but are a bit breezier. The boulder cliffs are an awesome place to hang out at sunset or for stargazing, just remember to keep a headlamp on you! The next day, backtrack the quarter mile and continue on the Pinhoti back towards Cheaha State Park. Several rocky outcroppings provide some good views along the way.
Highest point in Alabama on Cheaha mountain and just a 2 mile hike from trailhead.
Great overlook. Water source about 45 minute hike away. Very quiet and peaceful.
This has one of the best sunset views I have ever seen in the world. On a clear day it is absolutely amazing. Go to MacDill overlook for the best sunset view. When you turn to go to MacDill point, you will also run across a plane wreck from about 20 years ago. That's rather interesting. There's a good primitive campsite at this location as well.
