Notable viewpoint · Shelby, Alabama
Quarry Mountain
Quarry Mountain is a viewpoint in Shelby, Alabama.
Quarry Mountain: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Quarry Mountain
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Quarry Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 33.41705, -86.44248. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Quarry Mountain
- Logan Martin Dam · lake · Talladega · ~12 km · Must-see
- Talladega National Forest · sanctuary · Shelby · ~18 km · Must-see
- Oak Mountain State Park · park · Shelby · ~34 km · Must-see
- Ruffner Mountain · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~36 km · Must-see
- Briarwood Presbyterian Church · church · Jefferson · ~37 km · Must-see
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~40 km · Must-see
- Birmingham Zoo · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~40 km · Must-see
- Lane Park · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~40 km · Must-see
- Aldridge Botanical Gardens · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~41 km · Must-see
- First Baptist Church of Kingston · church · Jefferson · ~41 km · Must-see
- Temple Beth-el · temple · Jefferson · ~42 km · Must-see
- Edgewood Lake · lake · Jefferson · ~42 km · Must-see
- Vulcan · museum · Jefferson · ~42 km · Must-see
- Temple Emanu-El · church · Jefferson · ~42 km · Must-see
- East End Baptist Church · church · Jefferson · ~43 km · Must-see
- St. Luke AME Zion Church · church · Jefferson · ~43 km · Must-see
- Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark · museum · Jefferson · ~43 km · Must-see
- Rotary Trail Park · park · Jefferson · ~44 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Quarry Mountain
- Shades Mountain Park · viewpoint · Jefferson · ~47 km · Must-see
- Cheaha Mountain · viewpoint · Cleburne · ~74 km · Must-see
- Little Wills Valley · viewpoint · Etowah · ~94 km · Must-see
- Colvin Mountain · viewpoint · Calhoun · ~100 km · Must-see
- Taskigi Mound · viewpoint · Elmore · ~129 km · Must-see
- Frog Mountain · viewpoint · Cherokee · ~130 km · Must-see
- Georgia Mountain · viewpoint · Marshall · ~134 km · Must-see
- Blackjack Mountain · viewpoint · Randolph · ~137 km · Must-see
- Etna Mountain · viewpoint · Cherokee · ~146 km · Must-see
- Linder Mountain · viewpoint · Shelby · ~3 km
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Quarry Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Quarry Mountain?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Quarry Mountain?
Nearby: Logan Martin Dam (lake, 12 km), Talladega National Forest (sanctuary, 18 km), Oak Mountain State Park (park, 34 km), Ruffner Mountain (sanctuary, 36 km), Briarwood Presbyterian Church (church, 37 km), Birmingham Botanical Gardens (sanctuary, 40 km).
Is Quarry Mountain worth visiting?
Quarry Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in Alabama on Spotwander.