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| Shades Mountain | |
|---|---|
  Shades Mountain | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,109 ft (338 m) |
| Coordinates | 33°25′01″N 86°51′04″W / 33.41694°N 86.85111°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Jefferson County, Alabama, U.S. |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike |
Shades Mountain is a cuesta in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. The mountain is bordered by Shades Crest Road to the west, Highway 150 to the south, Highway 280 to the east and Shades Creek to the north. It includes all of the neighborhood of Bluff Park in Hoover, where it summits, as well as portions of the cities of Homewood, Vestavia Hills and Mountain Brook.