Chinnabee Silent Trail: A Tranquil Escape into Alabama's Wilderness
Discover Alabama's natural beauty on the Chinnabee Silent Trail, a scenic hike through waterfalls, forests, and the Talladega National Forest near Cheaha State Park.
The Chinnabee Silent Trail Parking Lot provides access to a scenic 6.3-mile hiking trail in the Talladega National Forest, near Cheaha State Park. Constructed in 1977 by Boy Scout Troop 29 from the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind, the trail offers a serene experience through hardwood forests, past waterfalls like Cheaha Falls and Devil's Den, and along Cheaha Creek, before connecting to the Pinhoti Trail.
A brief summary to Chinnabee Silent Trail Parking Lot
- AL-281, Lineville, Alabama, 36266, US
- Visit website
Local tips
- A $3 parking fee is required at the Lake Chinnabee Recreation Area, where the trail begins.
- The initial section of the trail is relatively easy, but the final two miles leading to the Pinhoti Trail involve a steep, rocky climb.
- Bring a swimsuit during the summer months to enjoy a refreshing dip in the swimming holes at Devil's Den Falls.
- Be prepared for rocky and eroded sections of the trail, especially near Chinnabee Creek.
Getting There
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Driving
From Lineville, AL, head south on AL-77. Turn left onto Co Rd 49/Cheaha Rd and continue to follow Cheaha Rd. Turn left onto AL-281 N/Talladega Scenic Dr. Continue to follow AL-281 N. Turn left onto Co Rd 42. Follow Co Rd 42 to the Chinnabee Silent Trail parking area. Parking at the Chinnabee Silent Trail parking area requires a $3 fee.
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Walking
From the Chinnabee Silent Trail parking area, the final approach to Cheaha Falls is a 2.1-mile out-and-back hike along the Chinnabee Silent Trail. The trail is well-marked with white blazes and is generally considered easy. Follow the trail as it parallels Cheaha Creek, crossing several small streams along the way. The trail leads directly to the top of Cheaha Falls. There are no fees associated with hiking the trail.
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