August 21, 2022
2022-08-21T05:15:00
Oak Mountain North Trailhead
Oak Mountain Park Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
King’s Chair Sunrise Hike
Sunday, August 21, 2022
Who‘s ready for an early morning hike?! Come out and join the fun in hopes of catching another beautiful sunrise at Oak Mountain’s King’s Chair! This summer’s sunrise hike is in partnership with Oak Mountain State Park and Girls Who Hike Alabama to encourage and celebrate women getting on the trail! Come show your support! ALL are welcome!
OMSP Partner Zachary Andrews will be leading this hike with Oak Mtn Naturalists and Girls Who Hike Alabama ambassador Kat Bergeron assisting in leading the hike!
Oak Mtn is allowing early entry to the park (approx 5am) at the FRONT GATE ONLY and we will start the hike around 5:15/5:20am from the North Trail Head to greet the sun at 6:14am! The hike will be approximately 4 miles round trip! We’ll have 2 routes for a variety of difficulty: (1) Blue Trail up to King’s Chair and back (2) Red > Red/Blue Connector > Blue and back! The routes will be FLAGGED / SIGNED but there will be plenty of headlamps to follow.
Don’t forget:
- $5 park entry fee
- Headlamp or flashlight
- Snacks/water
- BRING A FRIEND!
- Dog friendly but must obey proper leash laws!