Build your getaway around the places that make this part of Alabama special: Bankhead’s forest trails, the Sipsey region’s flowing water, and a day on Lewis Smith Lake. Start with one outing that suits your group, then leave room to enjoy the journey.
The destinations below are regional outings beyond the resort.
Trade a busy schedule for a day beneath the trees. Bankhead National Forest offers a setting for forest walks, scenic drives, and quiet moments beside the water. Choose your route before leaving and give yourself time to stop along the way.
Explore the Sipsey Wilderness for wooded canyons, sandstone scenery, and the sounds of the forest. This is a place to move at the landscape’s pace: take your time, notice the details, and choose a route suited to your experience.
Water is part of the Bankhead region’s character, from creeks tumbling over rock ledges to falls tucked into forest hollows. Recent rainfall and the season shape what you’ll see. Plan a waterfall outing around current conditions and established access.
A day on Smith Lake. Add a change of scenery with time around Lewis Smith Lake. Boating, fishing, and lake views offer another way to enjoy the area. Arrange any rentals and confirm public access before you go.
Plan before you head out. Check weather, trail access, and current conditions with the destination’s land manager. Bring water, suitable footwear, and a map, and allow plenty of daylight for your return. Pack out what you bring in.