Ruffner Mountain

Had a great time visiting this nature preserve today! The area is well-maintained, with a pavilion and restrooms available, which made the visit convenient. The trails are clearly marked and easy to follow. I especially enjoyed the overlook where you can catch a nice view of downtown and the Birmingham airport. It’s a peaceful spot, perfect when you want to step away from the city or just need a break from your usual routine. Really glad to have a place like this nearby.

Great overlooks included the best view of the city from a trail. The rock quarry views are great and the trails are well maintain. I recommend going in the fall for color change and winter also gives you more views you cannot get at other times of the year.

Coming from Florida, we're only accustomed to flat lands. So being able to hike on a mountain is a blessing. My two kids who are 12 and 7 never hiked before didn't have any problems hiking up to the scenic view. We didn't take any other paths as we're pressed on time. But it was well worth the day hike.

As someone who spent a bunch of time in Colorado, this is very decent (very easy) hike. You have plenty of options hidden in forest with bunch of oak, walnut and what not trees. It creates nice shade and trails are well marked. You can have nice overlook over Birmingham while your car is on a safe place. Pretty enjoyable in September weather while very close.

Hiking this mountain was one of the most peaceful mornings I’ve had in a while. It is actually located 12 minutes from Birmingham airport and the paths are beautiful. It has four different overlooks, clear paths and not so rough terrains. I have a five-year-old daughter, and I think that even she would have been able to climb this trail. It was quiet and peaceful. They even have a nature center with live animals, including turtles, snakes, and a couple other. The cliffs were my favorite part and parking was so easy.

Beautiful area to hike! Trails are very well maintained and marked very well. For those that may need them, there are benches along the trail to take a break on and signs advising which trail you're on. The quarry provide some outstanding views also. A great way to spend a day! 5.00 per day parking, payable on line from parking area.

Trails were well marked and maintained, view over the quarry were fantastic, parking was a little weird though. It looks like you're riding through a neighborhood and then you pull into the lot, parking is done by app, but you can also drop cash in a drop box for parking? Strange.

A perfect way to soak in some sunshine and get your heart rate up! The views are so pretty and the trails were clean. We visited in late February and you could see the beginnings of spring peeking through. Great way to spend the day!