| Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve | |
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 The Quarry at Ruffner Mountain | |
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| Location | Birmingham, Alabama |
| Coordinates | 33°33′34.3722″N 86°42′26.6832″W / 33.559547833°N 86.707412000°W |
| Area | 1,038 acres (4 km2)[1] |
| Established | 1977[1] |
| Managed by | Ruffner Mountain Nature Coalition, Inc.[1] |
| Website | ruffnermountain |
Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve is a 1,038 acres (4.20 km2) nature preserve located in the eastern portion of Jefferson County, Alabama, in the City of Birmingham's historic South East Lake neighborhood. The preserve includes a visitor center containing native Alabama animals including raptors, snakes, turtles, and owls.[1][2][3] The Ruffner Mountain area was home to iron ore mines and stone quarries, supplying the area's steel mills.
The preserve contains more than 14 miles (23 km) of hiking trails.[2]
- ^ a b c d About Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve. Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve website.
- ^ a b "History of Ruffner Mountain Nature Center". Encyclopedia of Alabama.
- ^ "FAQ".