Cheaha Mountain Climber's Log

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pjskeleton

pjskeleton - May 29, 2023 11:32 am Date Climbed: Oct 24, 2020

US State Highpoint 11/50  Sucess!

Arrived late at night to a very spooky tower, lights through the fog, wind moaning, whole nine yards. Nice park, nice drive-up. 11/50 highpoints for me.

Dundeel

Dundeel - Mar 27, 2023 7:41 pm Date Climbed: Mar 21, 2023

Ch-Ch-Ch-Cheaha  Sucess!

Paid the $2 senior fee and drove to the top. Don't forget to say "Hi" to Bigfoot at the summit. State HP #36

Woodie Hopper

Woodie Hopper - Feb 20, 2023 7:32 pm Date Climbed: Feb 20, 2023

State high point trifecta  Sucess!

First of 3 state high points today. Cloudy & breezy but not cold at all. Nice area.

Thermoretical - Jan 29, 2023 4:33 pm Date Climbed: Mar 31, 2022

FOG! (#1)  Sucess!

On a business trip to Atlanta I decided to make a few detours on the way home. Stop number 1 was Cheaha Mountain. Only a quick drive through the park and some pictures this trip. I'll be back, Alabama is beautiful.

whatdoIknow

whatdoIknow - Jan 3, 2022 5:40 am Date Climbed: Dec 27, 2020

very nice  Sucess!

truly enjoyed this

DSimm81

DSimm81 - Dec 29, 2021 11:39 am Date Climbed: Dec 14, 2021

HP# 15  Sucess!

About a month after my first HP trip to the E/NE that got me #s 4-12...It's time for another trip E to NC, but I took a S/SE side trip to get a bunch more HPs. (HP 3 of 7 during this trip). Very beautiful area, lots to look at. USGS seal on the ground in front of the observation tower, view from top is not as good as expected with the window type. But other displays and views from the park are better. Some hiking to be done also.

jgoodsnyder - Oct 26, 2021 1:09 pm Date Climbed: Oct 24, 2021

High Point #14  Sucess!

Nice views and hikes with some great fall colors!

admiralcapn

admiralcapn - Aug 2, 2021 6:41 pm Date Climbed: Jul 9, 2021

#19  Sucess!

This is a beautiful highpoint. We stayed at the summit lodging and got to enjoy the sunset.

JohnDunc - May 2, 2021 4:15 pm Date Climbed: May 2, 2021

Very Underrated  Sucess!

If you're here for the HP take this trail up! M and F late 20's in shape + golden retriever, took our time enjoying the lookouts and spotting our dog in the steep sections. 1.25hrs to top. well worth it. This is a very underrated state high point. Views from the cliffs on the way up were better than the view from the lookout. Steep with some Class2 sections. Probably not the hike for unstable people. Hot midday. Decent took 30-40mins. CAUTION for snakes, if you cant see whats in it, do not put your hands, feet, or snout there. We kept our dog on leash for this reason. Would do again for sure.

Socorro

Socorro - Feb 10, 2021 5:34 pm Date Climbed: Feb 10, 2021

#8 state high point  Sucess!

Beautiful day to visit the top of Alabama. Very peaceful and quiet, only one or two cars arrived after I did. Pleased to find a nice fenced dog park at the top where my best buddy could have a bit of a run around. Got dripped on by water in the tower.

WIHighPointer - Jan 14, 2021 8:14 pm Date Climbed: Nov 24, 2020

HP #19, Cheaha Mtn, AL  Sucess!

Easy access

vanman798

vanman798 - Sep 8, 2020 7:46 pm Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2020

Cool Mountain Hp#41  Sucess!

Drove up on Sept 1, 2020. Next day after camping at the CCC campground (had the place to myself) hiked up from Cheaha Lake. Jumped in the lake after the hike to refresh myself. Enjoyable mountain. HP#41 for me!

Humpty Dumpty - Aug 24, 2020 11:57 am Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2020

Beat hurricanes Marco and Laura

Took a fun road trip a couple days in front of Marco and Laura. Weather was great, and view from the top of tower was nice.

There is a USGS marker dated 1941, here. Note that it is marked "Cheehahaw", and not "Cheaha."

claidheamdanns

claidheamdanns - Jul 2, 2020 5:25 pm Date Climbed: Apr 2, 2016

Mount Cheaha HPH  Sucess!

Completed this hike with Memphis Outdoor Adventures — good hike and good fellowship afterward in the lodge restaurant!

Greg comrie

Greg comrie - Jul 2, 2020 5:35 am Date Climbed: Jun 14, 2020

Cheaha mountain, AL  Sucess!

Hiked Hernandez Point too. Beautiful

Kristalea

Kristalea - Jan 26, 2020 7:04 pm Date Climbed: Sep 21, 2019

Medieval looking Bunker Tower  Sucess!

Impressive views of huge boulders, mountains, lakes and ancient trees

tsbocook - Jan 6, 2020 9:38 am Date Climbed: Jul 25, 2018

HP #6  Sucess!

Very cool bigfoot at the top

HikerHel - Dec 30, 2019 4:42 pm Date Climbed: Dec 28, 2019

Highpoint # 21  Sucess!

Since my company decided to shut down from Dec 25 - Jan 1 and my fiancee (unluckily for him/luckily for me) works retail, I booked a flight South to tackle 2 more highpoints. Despite the fog and rain, it was a great hike up the Lake Trail - roadwalk - Cheaha Express - Express Connector -roadwalk ‐ Highpoint Monument ‐ Leave No Trace Bigfoot Trail ‐ roadwalk - back down Lake Trail!!

Odycus

Odycus - Oct 21, 2019 7:35 pm Date Climbed: Oct 13, 2019

Foggy morning, nice spot  Sucess!

The most significant part of this expedition was the fact that I had my trusty road atlas available for navigation, since cell reception is spotty in the vicinity of the park. The high point is in the midst of a nice state park with very pleasant employees who are happy to guide visitors to a parking lot right across from a lovely overlook building. Apparently there are real climbing routes available, but it was a densely foggy morning when I went and I was on my way to Georgia so I was happy to take the easy route.

Wallylongridge

Wallylongridge - Oct 19, 2019 5:06 am Date Climbed: Oct 2, 2019

Highpoint #26  Sucess!

Did the Drive up!

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