Tourism
Rivers, Lakes, and Fishing
Kayaking the Coosa River is one of the many fun activities people enjoy during the warmer seasons. At Coosa River Adventures, rent a kayak and enjoy a seven-mile journey down the Coosa River. Along the way, you will encounter beautiful scenery including ospreys and the occasional bald eagle. You may get wet at the class three rapids at the well-known location Moccasin’s Gap.
A 60-acre day-use area on the shores of Lake Jordan. This trail was completed in 2020 and connects to the Swayback Bridge Trail. Key features of this site include unique gazebos, benches, fishing piers, and over 3 miles of rolling trails.
Camping and RV Parks
Thornhill Ridge, a recently developed RV Park Community, is managed by a family-owned and operated business that has been in the property management business for over 30 years. The Thornhill Ridge RV community is situated on the outskirts of Wetumpka and Millbrook and centrally located on the west side of Elmore County, with nearby restaurants and retail stores.
Hiking and Nature

Elmore County is home to the state’s oldest and largest non-profit conservation organization. AWF offers educational opportunities for all ages at the 23,000 square foot NaturePlex that showcases the 420 acres of striking forests, wetlands, and ponds traversed by five miles of boardwalks and trails.
The Alabama Birding Trail is made up of eight different trails throughout the state. These locations allow for the best public locations for bird watching year-round. The Piedmont Plateau Birding Trail has 40 East Central Alabama sites, 6 of the 40 are in Elmore County. The locations in Elmore County are the following:
– Alabama Nature Center – Lanark
– Cooter’s Pond
– Corn Creek Wilderness Park
– Fort Toulouse/Fort Jackson
– Gold Star Park
– The Yates Lake Forever Wild Tract

There are two primary hiking trails on this 6000-acre wildlife management area owned by Alabama Forever Wild. The John B. Scott trail is 4.7 miles that weaves along the Tallapoosa River through old growth hardwoods and along several beautiful, flowing creeks. The Cherokee Bluffs Dam Railroad trail follows the old, historic railroad bed that was built in the early 1920’s and used in the construction of Martin Dam. You can hike 2.7 miles to the Channahatchee Creek or you can follow either the Highline or Lowline railroads and proceed to the highest point in Elmore County: Saddle Rock Mountain.
Image Courtesy of Chrietzberg Photography, Wetumpka, 334-567-5381
The Wetumpka Astrobleme was created by a cosmic event that occurred 80 to 83 million years ago. After many tests and deep earth core drilling in recent years, it was confirmed that this is indeed an impact crater. It is only one of the few above-ground impact craters in the United States, and it is only one of six in the world.
Golf Courses
The Pines Golf Club is a public facility owned and operated by the City of Millbrook. The 18-hole scenic golf course features 6,318 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 68.5 with a slope rating of 113.
Museums and Historical Sites

Wetumpka is home to Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson Park. When you visit the 1751 Fort Toulouse, you will find 1,000-year-old Indian mounds and see the beauty of the William Bartram Nature Trial. They also host reenactments that will take you back to the time of the War of 1812 and the French and Indian War.
More Things to See and Do
Wetumpka is home to Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson Park. When you visit the 1751 Fort Toulouse, you will find 1,000-year-old Indian mounds and see the beauty of the William Bartram Nature Trial. They also host reenactments that will take you back to the time of the War of 1812 and the French and Indian War.