Cheaha comes from the Cherokee word for "high". This area was developed in the early '70s. There is some decent climbing and good mountain biking here. Jeff Bates, Brad Shaver, and Bill Griggers established most of the routes. There is a "ban" against bolting here, but be aware there are hidden bolts on some of the routes. I did find some bolted anchors at the top of Pulpit Rock on the far right side, you have to down climb. There are three main areas that are climbed/bouldered. There is also a hidden cliff band that is undocumented as far as I know. The main areas are Pulpit Rock, Bald Rock, and Rock Garden. There are boulders everywhere, just walk on the trails and explore. I believe there are even a few aid routes on Pulpit Rock. This place isn't worth visiting unless you are into exploring. I don't have any information as far as names or ratings, anyone that does please help develop this area on MP. Be absolutely sure to sign in with the rangers, this was required as of last fall.
Getting There
From ATL, GA: Merge onto I-20 W (Crossing into ALABAMA). 79 mi Take the US-431 exit, EXIT 191, toward US-78. 0.2 mi Take the US-431 ramp toward HOLLIS. Turn LEFT onto US-431/ AL-1/ GOLDEN SPRINGS RD. Continue to follow US-431/ AL-1. 3.7 mi Turn RIGHT onto CR-131. 0.6 mi Turn LEFT onto AL-281. 12 mi Turn RIGHT into the park.
From Birm, AL: Merge onto I-20 E/ I-59 N toward ATLANTA/ GADSDEN. 4.1 mi Merge onto I-20 E via EXIT 130 toward ATLANTA. 58 mi Take EXIT 188 toward US-78/ OXFORD/ ANNISTON. 0.2 mi Keep RIGHT at the fork to go on LEON SMITH PKWY. 1.7 mi Turn LEFT onto FRIENDSHIP RD. 1.7 mi Turn RIGHT onto JENNIFER LN/ CR-45. 1.6 mi JENNIFER LN/ CR-45 becomes CR-24. 1.9 mi Turn LEFT onto ramp. .2 mi Turn RIGHT onto AL-281. 9.7 mi You will then see signs for the entrance to the park.
No matter what direction you come from you will see signs. Cheaha is a very popular tourist park.
Cheaha State Park 8 Bunker Loop Delta, AL 36258 256-488-5111
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