Chinnabee Silent Trail

The Talladega National Forest was established in 1936 and is a scenic and diverse natural area that covers approximately 392,567 acres. The forest is part of the National Forest System managed by the U.S. Forest Service. It is divided into three ranger districts: the Talladega, Shoal Creek, and Oakmulgee districts, The forest encompasses a variety of terrains, from rolling hills to rugged mountains. The Talladega and Shoal Creek districts are situated in the southern Appalachian Mountains, featuring elevations that range from around 500 to over 2,400 feet. The Oakmulgee district, is located in the central part of Alabama and is characterized by gently rolling hills.

This hike is in the Appalachian Mountains near Lineville, Alabama.  The Chinnabee Silent Trail is a 3.7 mile route built from 1973 to 1976 by Boy Scout Troop 29. The Scouts were all students at the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind which is how the trail got its name. The path climbs gradually along the banks of Cheaha Creek and passes a shelter and a series of waterfalls and pools – the best being Cheaha Falls. Although the Chinnabee Silent Trail is a pleasant hike year round, shoot for the summer months when you can take advantage of the swimming holes like the locals do.