throughout the year, including multiple ultramarathons. Camping - The park's campground has both primitive and improved primitive campsites. Backcountry camping and equestrian camping are also available. Horseback Riding and Equestrian Camping - The Orange Trail (or Horse Trail) is dedicated to equestrian use, with foot and bike traffic unpermitted. The park also offers guided horseback rides. Golf - The park's 18-hole, par 72, public golf course was designed by Earl Stone and has been rated in the top 50-75 public golf courses by Golf Digest magazine. Course amenities include Bermuda greens and tees, pro shop, snack bar, driving range, chipping green, and practice green. Course statistics: Blue course: 6842 yards, USGA rating 71.7, slope 120 White course: 6341 yards, USGA rating 69.5, slope 116 Water on 9 of 18 holes, tree-lined fairways 6 holes dogleg left, and 7 holes dogleg right Course record (blue): 64, scored April 17, 1978 Toughest hole: #9, 382 yards, par 4 Easiest hole: #17, 141 yards, par 3 Hunting - Because of the abundance of deer in the park, permits are issued during certain times of the year to allow bow-hunters to take deer within park boundaries. Mountain Biking - In 2010, the International Mountain Bicycling Association named the park's mountain biking trail system to its Epic Trail list of 52 trails worldwide. The Red Trail is the park's , purpose-built mountain biking trail. It features 2200 total feet of climbing, one large climb, fast downhills and technical features for all levels of riding. There is no night riding allowed except for designated nights during the winter. The signature area of the trail is Blood Rock, a very rocky descent crossing a small water spring. A pump track was constructed in 2012 that includes a designated, kid-friendly, beginner area as well as a large-scale track with beginner, intermediate and advanced lines. The pump track is located at the end of Tranquility Road near the BMX Track. Facilities to wash bikes and a change room are located at the south trailhead in the day-use area. Riders are strongly recommended to wear helmets and yield the trail to pedestrian traffic. The Red Trail and pump track are maintained by the local volunteer group, the Birmingham Urban Mountain Pedalers (BUMP). Oak Mountain BMX Track - The track first opened in 1979 and is now at its third location. The track offers year-round racing and daily riding sessions. Alabama