Talladega Scenic Drive

Talladega Scenic Drive

Parks Directory of the United States / National Scenic BywaysAddress:c/o USDA Forest Service
2946 Chestnut St
Montgomery, AL 36107

Phone:334-832-4470
Web: www.byways.org/browse/byways/2057/ Description:Traverses the backbone of Horseblock and Cheaha Mountains, the southernmost extension of the Appalachian mountain range, to Alabama's highest peak at 2,407 feet elevation. The entire route is located within the boundaries of Talladega National Forest and Cheaha State Park is located at the top of Cheaha Mountain near the midway point.
Legth: 26 miles. Start/Endpoint: Byway runs in a northeast/southwest direction from nearthe intersection of I-20 and Highway 281 to Turnipseed Hunt Camp near thesouthern end of Cheaha State Park. Time to Allow: 1 hour. Designation/Year: National Scenic Byway (1998).

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