Irondale, Alabama Travel Information

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Ruffner Mountain: Buckeye Trail (Distance: 1.6 mi) If you have only an hour to spare but need a vigorous walk, the Buckeye Trail is a good choice. Along its sometimes-steep length, watch for old-growth chestnut oaks, which tower above the small, sapli...

Birmingham, AL - Hiking - length:1.6 mi

Ruffner Mountain: Geology Trail (Distance: 1.6 mi) Follow this short loop through Ruffner Mountain’s eastern section and examine the effect millions of years of geologic development has had on the area. From the mid-nineteenth century to the mid-twent...

Birmingham, AL - Hiking - length:0.5 mi

Ruffner Mountain: Trillium / Hollow Tree Trail (Distance: 1.6 mi) The first half of this hike offers a nice change from most of the ridge hikes at Ruffner, leading visitors through a pastoral valley and several culverts. The second half of the hike heads back up to ...

Birmingham, AL - Hiking - length:1.2 mi

Ruffner Mountain: Marian Harnach Nature Trail (Distance: 1.7 mi) Hike this short loop for a meandering, educational tour that highlights Ruffner Mountain’s forest ecology. The trail is a simple example of how plants, animals, and human history interact.

Birmingham, AL - Hiking - length:0.6 mi

Ruffner Mountain: Mines Hike (Distance: 1.7 mi) This guided hike investigates some of Ruffner Mountain’s iron ore heritage. After wandering through a mix of various hardwoods and pines, you’ll discover many artifacts from Birmingham’s industrial pa...

Birmingham, AL - Hiking - length:3 mi

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Pine Tree Pine Tree Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6931 yards, par 72 2.9 miles from center of Irondale, Alabama

Roebuck Roebuck Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 6509 yards, par 71 3.0 miles from center of Irondale, Alabama

Old Overton Old Overton Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6936 yards, par 71 3.5 miles from center of Irondale, Alabama

Mountain Brook Mountain Brook Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6473 yards, par 71 3.8 miles from center of Irondale, Alabama

East Country Club of Birmingham Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6016 yards, par 70 4.3 miles from center of Irondale, Alabama

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