Tallest Mountains in Alabama

Alabama’s mountains may not reach the towering heights of the Rockies, but they offer some of the most rugged and scenic terrain in the Deep South. Representing the southern tail of the Appalachian chain, these peaks are characterized by dense hardwood forests, rocky bluffs, and the rolling ridges of the Talladega and Blue Ridge ranges. While much of the state transitions into flat coastal plains toward the Gulf, the northeast corner is home to several summits over 2,000 feet, providing a legitimate playground for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. From the historic stone tower atop Cheaha Mountain to the remote wilderness of the Dugger Mountain range, Alabama’s high points offer a surprisingly vertical escape from the humid lowlands.

Rank	Peak Name	Height (ft)	Height (m)	Range/Location	Notable Fact
1	Cheaha Mountain	2,407′	734m	Talladega Mts	Highest point in Alabama.
2	Hernandez Peak	2,344′	714m	Talladega Mts	Second highest peak in the state.
3	Odum Point	2,342′	714m	Talladega Mts	Offers views of the Silent Trail.
4	Big Caney Head	2,326′	709m	Talladega Mts	Located in the Talladega National Forest.
5	Bald Rock	2,319′	707m	Talladega Mts	Features an accessible boardwalk with views.
6	Little Caney Head	2,296′	700m	Talladega Mts	Part of the Skyway Trail system.
7	Parker High Point	2,221′	677m	Talladega Mts	Near the Pinhoti Trail section.
8	Pulpit Rock	2,188′	667m	Talladega Mts	Known for rock climbing opportunities.
9	McDill Point	2,175′	663m	Talladega Mts	Site of a vintage 1972 plane crash.
10	Cedar Mountain	2,165′	660m	Talladega Mts	A prominent peak in Cleburne County.
11	Dugger Mountain	2,133′	650m	Blue Ridge	Part of the Dugger Mountain Wilderness.
12	Morton Hill	2,073′	632m	Talladega Mts	Heavily forested summit.
13	Fox Mountain	1,976′	602m	Appalachian Plateau	Prominent peak in DeKalb County.
14	Flagpole Mountain	1,966′	599m	Appalachian Plateau	Located in the far NE corner.
15	Oakey Mountain	1,939′	591m	Talladega Mts	Remote hiking in Cleburne County.
16	Horn Mountain	1,929′	588m	Talladega Mts	Features an old fire lookout site.
17	Augusta Mine Ridge	1,870′	570m	Appalachian Ridge	Steep and rugged ridge terrain.
18	Hurricane Mountain	1,870′	570m	Appalachian Plateau	Part of the Cumberland Plateau extension.
19	Johnson Top	1,864′	568m	Cumberland Plateau	High flat-topped plateau peak.
20	Weisner Mountain	1,886′	575m	Appalachian Ridge	Prominent peak near Gadsden.