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Hiking Chewacla State Park: What You Need to Know: In mid July 2026, Jesse and I took a day trip down to Auburn, Alabama (War Eagle!). In Auburn is Chewacla State Park. This Alabama state park is known for its fishing, hiking, and mountain biking.
Located in Northeast Alabama is a state park unlike any we have ever visited. Unfortunately, hiking in the deep south during the summer is an activity that, to put it nicely, can be hellish. Sometimes we luck up with those days that the high is low 80s, and we can take advantage of that by going on a short hike. But what if you want to go outdoors and not melt? We found the park you are looking for: Cathedral Caverns State Park.