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Hike
Ruffner Mountain's Trails
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Birmingham
Ruffner
Mountain's hiking trails range in length
from ½ mile to 5 miles. On the Quarry Trail are remnants
of Ruffner's mining history. This trail will lead to
Gray Fox Gap, from which one can either enter the quarry
or climb to the spectacular Hawk's View Overlook. In
the Quarry, fossils dating back 350 million years may
be found. Other trails include the Marian Harnach Nature
Trail, which runs along the lower slopes of the mountain;
the Geology Trail, whose rock formations include Turtle
Rock; and the Trillium Trail, named for the flowers
which bloom there in the Spring. www.bham.net
Ozark
Lake
Tholocco is located on Fort Rucker. It is
approximately 650 acres in size and is one of the prime
spring, summer, and fall outdoor recreation spots. Lake
Tholocco provides activities for those who enjoy fishing,
swimming, boating, water skiing, jet skiing, and wind
surfing. During the summer season, jet skis, paddle
boats, wind surf boats, and bumper boats can be rented
at West Beach.
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