Talladega Scenic Drive (AL-281)
Heflin (US-78) to Adams Gap, ~26 mi. National Scenic Byway climbing Cheaha Mountain (2,407 ft, AL's high point), through Talladega NF. Restaurant atop the mountain. **Best April–November**; year-round but watch winter ice.
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.
McDill Point
A wooded peak along the Talladega National Forest offering a natural pause with tree-lined surroundings.
Five Points
A small rural crossroads town that serves as a convenient mid-route stop for fuel or a break.
Cleburne
The southern end of the scenic drive, a quiet town marking the conclusion of the AL-281 corridor.
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