Editing Piedmont, Alabama (section)

== Attractions ==

=== Chief Ladiga Trail ===
Piedmont is home to the [[Chief Ladiga Trail]]. The Seaboard/CSX Railroad was converted into a recreational bike and walking trail as a non-motorized way to travel, exercise, and relax while enjoying the outdoors. The Chief Ladiga Trail and the [[Silver Comet Trail]] stretch nearly {{convert|100|mi|0}} from [[Anniston, Alabama|Anniston]] to [[Atlanta]], making it the second-longest paved trail in the United States (the longest being the Paul Bunyan in Minnesota).{{Citation needed|date=June 2014}}.

'''Duggar Mountain Wilderness'''

Dugger Mountain, the second highest peak in Alabama with an elevation of 2,140 feet (650 m), is located just outside the city limits of Piedmont, which is the closest city to the peak and wilderness area.

The wilderness encompasses some of the most rugged and [[mountain]]ous terrain in Alabama, as well as numerous endangered and threatened plant communities. It is one of the last intact [[Roadless area conservation|roadless areas]] in Alabama's National Forests. Most of the mountain's 16,000 acres (6,500 ha) were too steep to profitably [[Forestry|timber harvest]]. The [[Pinhoti National Recreation Trail]] winds through the wilderness area.

'''Duggar Mountain'''

Standing at 2,140 feet, Duggar Mountain is Alabama's second highest point, only trailing nearby Mt. Cheaha. Duggar Mountain is known for its hiking trails and scenery. Piedmont lies at the foot of Duggar Mountain, making it visible from most points in and around the city.

'''Terrapin Creek'''

There are several canoe and kayak rental services near Terrapin Creek, as well as areas to camp and fish. Thousands of people access this area annually to "float the creek" and enjoy the natural environment of the area.{{citation needed|date=January 2021}}

=== Cheaha Challenge ===
Hundreds of cyclists from more than 20 states participate in the Cheaha Challenge every year. The "Toughest Ride in the South" is a recreational bicycle ride that has been moved to Anniston, AL from Piedmont's Civic Center. The ride follows the Appalachian Highlands Scenic Byway then ends at the top of [[Cheaha Mountain]], Alabama's highest point. The Cheaha Challenge was selected as a Top 10 Event in the State of Alabama by the Alabama Bureau of Tourism & Travel.

====Night in the Museum Hotel====

This historic home has been relocated from its original location in Piedmont to a location downtown, near the Old Railroad Depot and Museum. Constructed in the late 1800s, this home is believed to be one of the first homes constructed in the Piedmont area. This home is utilized as a two bedroom hotel, as well as a museum. Bedrooms are for rent in the historic Roberts House and include a tour of the museum. The new location of the home is ideal since it is near Piedmont's downtown business district that includes dining, coffee shops, a bar and a variety of stores. The Night in the Museum Hotel is just two blocks from the Chief Ladiga Trail. This exhibit is new to the area and the Roberts House was recently renovated by the city. The Piedmont Historical Society, an IRS qualified 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization that operates the Southern Train Depot Museum, began a preservation project by raising funds and support to first relocate the home to its present site (75 Southern Boulevard) with the purchase of old railroad bed land from Norfolk Southern Railroad Company and second to renovate the home to its original Victorian state, as a safe public museum facility to display artifacts of Piedmont’s history and as a unique “Night In the Museum” Hotel for bikers and hikers of the Chief Ladiga Trail and visitors traveling through the Appalachian Mountains.{{citation needed|date=January 2021}}

====Piedmont Aquatic Center====

The Piedmont Aquatic Center is owned and operated by the City of Piedmont. The Aquatic Center offers season passes and day passes and is open through the late spring and summer months. The Aquatic Center features water slides, a large outdoor swimming pool and splash pads. The Aquatic Center is located next to the Piedmont Sports Complex. The annual polar plunge is held at the Aquatic Center and all proceeds go to charity. The polar plunge features residents from the local community and surrounding communities who jump into the cold water in January for purposes of giving to charity.<ref>{{cite web |title=Aquatic Center – City of Piedmont |url=https://www.piedmontcity.org/parks-and-recreation/aquatic-center/}}</ref>

====Chief Ladiga Marching Festival====

This annual event is held in October of each year and features marching bands from all over the state of Alabama competing for a trophy at the end of the ceremony. The event has grown to include marching bands from neighboring Georgia.{{citation needed|date=January 2021}} The Chief Ladiga Marching Festival is held on the campus of Piedmont High School.

====Southern Railroad Depot Museum====

The Piedmont Historical Society's Southern Railroad Depot Museum, is an 1867 historic facility registered on the National and Alabama preservation registry. The history of Piedmont, Alabama, a community in northeast Calhoun County, is told by art, cultural and historic displays, exhibits, artifacts and iMovies. A Southern Railroad caboose is displayed adjacent to the original loading dock and cargo cart.

====Foothills Motocross and Park====

Foothills Motocross and Park opened to the public in early September 2020. The property contains a dirt track with man made hills to perform stunts. Events are typically held on weekends.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hayes|first=Dixon|title=Motocross park opening in Piedmont aims to bring community together|url=https://www.wbrc.com/2020/09/04/motocross-park-opening-piedmont-aims-bring-community-together/|access-date=June 25, 2021|website=www.wbrc.com|date=September 4, 2020 |language=en}}</ref>