Cheaha State Park: Pulpit Rock (Summer Edition☀️)

Last updated: September 27, 2023

In January 2023, I went to Cheaha State Park for the sole purpose of visiting Alabama’s highest point, but it was shut down due to a recent storm. While this was a major disappointment, I still enjoyed other features of the park by visiting Pulpit Rock, Bald Rock Overlook and even explored the neighboring Talledega Forest by hiking to High Falls.

Fast forward to July 2023 and I’m back again, this time with my parents to finally make my way to Alabama’s highest point. I took the opportunity to show them Pulpit Rock and Bald Rock Overlook and we hiked the Leave No Trace Bigfoot Challenge Trail. Afterwards, we headed to Talledega National Forest so we could hike to Devil’s Den Falls. Below are some photos of me and my dad’s Pulpit Rock adventure.

At .06 miles, the trail is short but the terrain is difficult. Lots of tree roots and rocks.

Once you arrive, you can climb out onto Pulpit rock. I recommend climbing the higher rock behind it and then climbing down to get to Pulpit.

I honestly failed to get photos of the actual trail because we were busy talking… whoops! If you really want to see some, check out my January 2023 visit.

I have to say, the way out was much easier on me this time since I’ve been running on a treadmill most days working to build my stamina back up to what it used to be with hopes of going a step further to make it even better.

My dad really enjoyed this and if you haven’t visited, I think you will too!