South Rim Letterbox, Placed 12 April 2003
Oak Mountain State Park
Nearest Town - Pelham
Shelby County
Alabama

The South Rim Trail is one of the most scenic hikes in the Oak
Mountain system. To find the letterbox, begin at the North Trailhead
and follow the South Rim Trail. This is a moderately strenuous hike
with many inclines early and easier hiking later. Take your time to
enjoy the wonderful overlooks along the way. Follow the trail until
you find a wooden trail sign indicating that Peavine Falls is 3.2
miles ahead. A side trail arises at this point which leads east to
the south ridge of Double Oak Mountain. Follow this trail to the
ridge and continue along this ridge trail as it curves to the north.
You will reach a stone fire circle on the west side of a large rock
formation. The rock formation has a shallow cave on its south end.
Circle around the south end of the rock and continue to its east
side. Here there is another stone fire circle. Standing in the
center of this circle, take a 290 facing. Step 2 paces to the
base of the rock formation. Directly ahead, at eye level, a vertical
crevice in the rock points downward to The South Rim Letterbox.
Climb the rock to uncover it.
This is a great site for a picnic lunch. I recommend that you
obtain a trail map from the park office before searching for this
box. The search can be incorporated into several possible loop hikes
from the North Trailhead.

Please let me know if the letterbox is missing or damaged.
ALMSBell@aol.com