Cheaha Wilderness
Cheaha Wilderness is a 7,400-acre wilderness area in Clay County, Alabama. It rises from about 1,027 to 2,327 ft. The nearest town is Lineville, 5.9 miles away in a straight line.
Cheaha Wilderness map
Cheaha Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Lineville, AL is the nearest town, 5.9 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Cheaha Wilderness is about 2,327 ft, and its lowest about 1,027 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Odum Point, about 2,327 ft.
Who manages Cheaha Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 7,400 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Talladega Ranger District, 256-362-2909 |
Getting to Cheaha Wilderness
- Lineville, AL is the nearest town, 5.9 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Cheaha Wilderness
- Pinhoti Adams Gap Th (0.08 mi outside the boundary, 1,427 ft), at 33.4046, -85.8746
- Odum Scout Hiking Trail (high Falls Tra (0.1 mi outside the boundary, 1,128 ft), at 33.3703, -85.8431
- Nubbin Creek TH (0.28 mi outside the boundary, 1,041 ft), at 33.4167, -85.8058
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Cheaha Wilderness
- Odum Point summit
- Big Caney Head summit
- Parker High Point summit
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30. Summit elevations measured on the USGS 3DEP elevation model, which can read a few feet under a surveyed summit height.
Public lands next to Cheaha Wilderness
- National forestCheaha Wilderness lies inside National Forests in Alabama.
- State parkCheaha Wilderness borders Cheaha State Park.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Alabama
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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