Oak Mountain State Park is the largest state park in Alabama and offers over 11,000 acres. Oak Mountain is home to “more than 100 miles of trails, an 18-hole golf course and driving range, horseback riding facilities, fishing lakes, boat rentals, picnic and beach areas and majestic Peavine Falls.”

The park is also unique in that it is home to The Alabama Wildlife Center which “offers rehabilitation services to injured native birds to return them to the wild.” Interested visitors can see the birds at the Tree Top Nature Trail, a boardwalk that makes its way through a heavily wooded valley.

The state park is well known throughout Alabama as an amazing place to hike, kayak, golf, and more. Alabama residents and visitors have long enjoyed Oak Mountain as a place to connect with nature and spend time in the sun in the beautiful spring and summer weather.

The park’s existing trails have been well-loved, seeing tens of thousands of hikers and mountain bikers. Recently, Oak Mountain announced the opening of its newest trail, Lunker Lake Trail, to the excitement of many. Oak Mountain recently held a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for its newest trail which is now open to the public.

The entrance can be found by the Lunker Lake boat launch. This new trail circles the entirety of Lunker Lake. It welcomes everyone from walkers to cyclists and offers amazing views of the lake. Long-time lovers of the existing trails are expressing their excitement about the opening of a trail that shows love to one of Oak Mountain’s biggest attractions.

This addition will add another exciting option for Alabama residents and visitors interested in soaking in the warm seasonal weather that has just arrived in the Yellowhammer State. Visit Oak Mountain‘s site to find out more about the amazing activities they have to offer this season.