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Quarry Trail
Once a major limestone-mining area, Ruffner Mountain is now one of the state's
premier nature centers. The Quarry Trail is the backbone of the center's hiking trail
system. This out-and-back will take you along the ridgeline of the mountain past
interesting trees and flowers, then to great views of the quarry itself.
Start: North side of Ruffner Mountain Nature Center parking lot under wooden
trailhead entrance
Distance: 2.7 miles out and back
Hiking time: About 1.5 hours
Difficulty: Easy to moderate with some short climbs
Trail surface: Dirt and rock
Best seasons: Winter-late spring
Other trail users: None
Canine compatibility: Leashed dogs permitted
Land status: Nonprofit, city-funded nature center
Nearest town: Birmingham
Fees and permits: None; donation requested
Schedule: Trails open year-round dawn to dusk; visitor center open Tues-Sat 9
a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day,
and New Year's Day
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