Easy

Pulpit Rock (Cheaha)

Alabama

Distance1 mi
Est. time~26 min
Elevation gain200 ft
RouteOut & back
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Pulpit Rock (Cheaha) is a easy 1-mile out & back hike in Alabama with about 200 ft of elevation gain. a short walk to a cliff on Alabama’s highest mountain.

This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead before navigating. Check conditions, permits, and weather before you go — trails close, and mountain weather turns fast.

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