Cheaha descent (AL-281 + AL-49)

27 mi
Length
3
Verified stops
2,120 ft
High point
Scenic
Road type

Cheaha State Park summit to Lineville, ~15–20 mi. Several genuine switchbacks and decreasing-radius turns off Cheaha. Honestly milder than Tail of the Dragon, but Alabama's best. Watch for gravel on shaded curves.

What you'll hit along the way.

Rider-verified stops, overlooks, fuel, and the corners worth knowing about — in the order you'll meet them.

Mile 5.0

McDill Point

A rocky overlook near the summit of Cheaha Mountain offering wide views across the Talladega National Forest.

Mile 20.0

Five Points

A small crossroads community that serves as a convenient pause point mid-route.

Mile 25.0

Cleburne

The town at the route's end, marking the transition from mountain terrain to the surrounding piedmont.

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