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Perry Lake Loop
Perry Lakes Park is a beautiful 600-acre tract of land along the Cahaba River. The
park is filled with wonderful day-hiking trails, including this easy 1.5-mile loop
that will treat you to a walk through an impressive hardwood forest, views of beau-
tiful bald cypress and tupelo swamps with majestically flowing Spanish moss, and
a bird's-eye view above the canopy from a 100-foot observation tower.
Start: Parking area
Distance: 1.5-mile loop
Hiking time: 1-1.5 hours
Difficulty: Easy unless you climb the observation tower
Trail surface: Dirt
Best seasons: Fall-spring
Other trail users: None
Canine compatibility: Leashed dogs permitted
Land status: County recreational area, Nature Conservancy preserve
Nearest town: Marion
Fees and permits: None; contributions requested for park upkeep
Schedule: Year-round, sunrise to sunset
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