Places to visit near

Clay

Clay is a town in Jefferson district, Alabama, United States of about 9,655 people. Within 50 km by road there are 239 places to visit: 67 churches, 62 hill stations & viewpoints and 46 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve, Ruffner Mountain and Birmingham Alabama Temple.

33.7026° N, 86.5997° WPop. 9,655

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Within 30 km146 places
Within 50 km239
Must-see76
Notable201
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Clay

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:11 pm

87 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Clay
  2. Chinquapir Ridgeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Big Canoe Creek Nature Preservenature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Hayes Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Brushy Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Ruffner Mountainnature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Clay
Today’s loopClayStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Clay?

Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve (nature spot, about 19 km), Praytor Mountain (viewpoint, about 2 km), Foster Mountain (viewpoint, about 2 km), Ruffner Mountain (nature spot, about 23 km), Black Oak Mountain (viewpoint, about 3 km), Butler Mountain (viewpoint, about 3 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Clay?

239 places on Spotwander: 67 churches, 62 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 36 forts & heritage, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Clay?

Argo Church, about 6 km by road; Mount Calvary Presbyterian Church (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Clay?

Praytor Mountain, about 2 km by road; Foster Mountain (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Clay?

Start in Clay, visit Chinquapir Ridge, then Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve, then Hayes Mountain, then Brushy Mountain, then Ruffner Mountain, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.