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West Blocton

West Blocton is a town in Bibb district, Alabama, United States of about 1,261 people. Within 50 km by road there are 179 places to visit: 66 churches, 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 33 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge, William R. Ireland, Sr. Wildlife Management Area and Mud Lake Dam.

33.1182° N, 87.1250° WPop. 1,261

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Within 30 km53 places
Within 50 km179
Must-see67
Notable216
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from West Blocton

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:21 pm

74 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 West Blocton
  2. Cahaba River National Wildlife Refugenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. William R. Ireland, Sr. Wildlife Management Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Hillsboro Trailnature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Mud Lake Damdam · 45 min
  7. Back in West Blocton
Today’s loopWest BloctonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near West Blocton?

Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 8 km), William R. Ireland, Sr. Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 15 km), Mud Lake Dam (dam, about 17 km), Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park (park, about 20 km), West Blocton (heritage site, about 1 km), Blocton Third Baptist Church (church, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of West Blocton?

179 places on Spotwander: 66 churches, 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage, 7 museums.

Which is the nearest church to West Blocton?

Blocton Third Baptist Church, about 2 km by road; Banks Chapel Baptist Church (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to West Blocton?

Pearson Lake Dam, about 12 km by road; Chase Lake Dam (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from West Blocton?

Start in West Blocton, visit Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge, then William R. Ireland, Sr. Wildlife Management Area, then Hillsboro Trail, then Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park, then Mud Lake Dam, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.