By Joe Songer

Hurricane Creek Park in Vinemont, Alabama. (Joe Songer).

Tucked away along U.S. 31 between Vinemont and Cullman is a park that offers spectacular beauty, waterfalls and a sweet hiking destination. Hurricane Creek Park is a true hidden gem in north Alabama.

The park is located at 22600 U.S. Hwy 31 North in Vinemont, Alabama 35179. The park is known for its spectacular rugged beauty and a destination for hiking and rock climbing. Check out this map of the hiking trails at the park.

Hurricane Creek Park
Here is a map of Hurricane Creek Park in Vinemont, Alabama. (Joe Songer).

Hurricane Park is also on the North Alabama Birding Trail. It is site #32.

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The park is a North Alabama Birding Trail site. Hurricane Creek Park in Vinemont, Alabama. (Joe Songer).
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This is a picnic area along the creek featuring a massive picnic table and a covered shelter. Hurricane Creek Park in Vinemont, Alabama. (Joe Songer ).

The park is a great place to see waterfalls and amazing rock formations along the creek that winds through the valley.

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Huge rock formations are everywhere and are used frequently by rock climbers. Hurricane Creek Park in Vinemont, Alabama. (Joe Songer ).
Hurricane Creek Park
Waterfalls are a main attraction of the park. This one on the valley floor near a picnic area. Hurricane Creek Park in Vinemont, Alabama. (Joe Songer ).

There are covered picnic areas along the creek and a huge picnic table that sits right on the creek’s bank. At the entrance there is a huge covered porch with several tables and a view of the valley below.

Hurricane Creek Park
This is a picnic area along the creek featuring a massive picnic table and a covered shelter. Hurricane Creek Park in Vinemont, Alabama. (Joe Songer ).
Hurricane Creek Park
This huge covered deck is at the main entrance to the park. Hurricane Creek Park in Vinemont, Alabama. (Joe Songer ).

One of the natural attractions is Heaven’s Staircase. this staircase is made of wooden steps that are sandwiched between two huge rock formations. The stairs lead from an upper trail to a waterfall and picnic area along the creek.

Hurricane Creek Park
Heaven’s Staircase is one of the highlights of the park. It is a staircase of wood steps fashioned between two Goliath rock formations. It leads from ta ridge trail to a waterfall and picnic area in the gallery along the creek.Hurricane Creek Park in Vinemont, Alabama. (Joe Songer)
Hurricane Creek Park
Heaven’s Staircase is one of the highlights of the park. It is a staircase of wood steps fashioned between two Goliath rock formations. It leads from ta ridge trail to a waterfall and picnic area in the gallery along the creek.Hurricane Creek Park in Vinemont, Alabama. (Joe Songer )
Hurricane Creek Park
Heaven’s Staircase is one of the highlights of the park. It is a staircase of wood steps fashioned between two Goliath rock formation It leads from ta ridge trail to a waterfall and picnic area in the gallery along the creek.Hurricane Creek Park in Vinemont, Alabama. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com)..Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com

Hurricane Creek Park is open to the public from dawn to dusk. It is a wonderful place to explore native plants and aquatic wildlife, canoe down the creek, or spend time enjoying nature with friends and family. Visitors are encouraged to wear rubber-soled shoes so that they will not slip on the shale which exists along part of the stream. This shale is very sharp and can cut bare feet. Here are some other tips from the Hurricane creek Park website.

  • Motorized vehicles are not allowed beyond the park gate.
  • Glass containers are not allowed- use juice boxes, plastic bottles, or aluminum flasks to carry drinks instead.
  • No loud music or profanity is allowed in the park.
  • Alcoholic beverages are not allowed under in any form in the park.
  • Do not deface or tamper with any natural objects or park structures.
  • Please deposit all trash in the multiple trash cans available at the park.
  • Swim at your own risk.
Hurricane Creek Park
Huge rock formations are everywhere and are used frequently by rock climbers. Hurricane Creek Park in Vinemont, Alabama. (Joe Songer).
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A bat house along one of the trails. Hurricane Creek Park in Vinemont, Alabama. (Joe Songer ).
Hurricane Creek Park
Hurricane Creek Park in Vinemont, Alabama. (Joe Songer).
Hurricane Creek Park
Huge rock formations are everywhere and are used frequently by rock climbers. Hurricane Creek Park in Vinemont, Alabama. (Joe Songer ).
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View around the main entrance to the park. Hurricane Creek Park in Vinemont, Alabama. (Joe Songer).
Hurricane Creek Park
Huge rock formations are everywhere and are used frequently by rock climbers. Hurricane Creek Park in Vinemont, Alabama. (Joe Songer).
Hurricane Creek Park
Hurricane Creek Park in Vinemont, Alabama. (Joe Songer).
Hurricane Creek Park
Waterfalls are a main attraction of the park. This one on the valley floor near a picnic area. Hurricane Creek Park in Vinemont, Alabama. (Joe Songer ).
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View around the main entrance to the park. Hurricane Creek Park in Vinemont, Alabama. (Joe Songer).
Hurricane Creek Park
View around the main entrance to the park. Hurricane Creek Park in Vinemont, Alabama. (Joe Songer).

For more information about Hurricane Creek Park check out these links:

http://www.hurricanecreek.org/visit/hurricane-creek-park

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Hurricane Creek Park in Vinemont, Alabama. (Joe Songer ).
Hurricane Creek Park
Signs throughout the park highlight different trails and short cuts to various areas of the park. Hurricane Creek Park in Vinemont, Alabama. (Joe Songer ).
Hurricane Creek Park
Heaven’s Staircase is one of the highlights of the park. It is a staircase of wood steps fashioned between two Goliath rock formation It leads from ta ridge trail to a waterfall and picnic area in the gallery along the creek.Hurricane Creek Park in Vinemont, Alabama. (Joe Songer ).
Hurricane Creek Park
Hurricane Creek Park in Vinemont, Alabama. (Joe Songer ).
Hurricane Creek Park
Waterfalls are a main attraction of the park. This one on the valley floor near a picnic area. Hurricane Creek Park in Vinemont, Alabama. (Joe Songer ).
Hurricane Creek Park
Signs throughout the park highlight different trails and short cuts to various areas of the park. Hurricane Creek Park in Vinemont, Alabama. (Joe Songer ).
Hurricane Creek Park
Hurricane Creek Park in Vinemont, Alabama. (Joe Songer ).
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There are several wooden bridges along the trail and the creek. Hurricane Creek Park in Vinemont, Alabama. (Joe Songer)
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Solitude along the creek. Hurricane Creek Park in Vinemont, Alabama. (Joe Songer ).
Hurricane Creek Park
Hurricane Creek Park in Vinemont, Alabama. (Joe Songer ).

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