Hike Stephen’s Gap Stephens Gap Callahan Cave Preserve, AL

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Jul 31, 2017 — Access to Stephen's Gap requires a permit from SCCI. Definitely get one before entering, and also toss them a few bucks. This is a gorgeous spot and its preservation is really important.

From the trailhead, I followed the short, obvious trail that leads straight to the mouth of Stephen's Gap Cave. You can scramble down into the cave on Class 2 boulders, but I brought a rope and would re-ascend using the standard hiking route. I rappelled into a hole in the ceiling of the cave, about 150 feet long. Rappelling is not necessary to enjoy this ridiculously gorgeous spot, but it did make it more fun.

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Stephen's Gap Trailhead.

A nice, obvious trail leading to the mouth of the cave.

Pretty forest scenery.

Approaching the cave's entrances.

The rappel entrance.

The walk-in entrance.

Emerging from Stephen's Gap's main hiking entrance.

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