Bird Watching: from watching the birds at a nearby bird feeder to paddling out into a remote swamp to watch nesting Bald Eagles, Alabama has a location for you.
Walking
Paddling
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 5 miles
Nearby Cities: Cullman
Cullman County

Sportsman Lake Park is a scenic destination with a little something for everyone regardless of age. Located around a large shallow body of water teeming with fish and wildlife in downtown Cullman, Sportsman Lake is the perfect place for family gatherin …


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Walking
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 0.6 miles
Nearby Cities: Huntsville
Madison County


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Walking
Paddling
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 1.44 miles
Nearby Cities: Coker, Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa County

This optional 1.44 mile loop splits off from Tashka Trail approximately 8.8 miles from the South Trailhead (traveling clockwise), and approximately 2.2 miles from the North Trailhead (traveling counterclockwise). This loop’s name was chosen for two rea …


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Walking
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Nearby Cities: Huntsville
Madison County

Blevins Gap Nature Preserve is 971.12 acres of scenic vistas, rock overhangs, trails, and pristine forest. It features a 10.5 mile trail system. This Preserve is one of three Land Trust Preserves that are each larger than Central Park and are all withi …


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Walking
Road Biking
Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 3.66 miles
Nearby Cities: Guntersville
Marshall County

The paved recreational trail runs alongside Guntersville’s well-preserved historic homes as it meanders near the banks of beautiful Lake Guntersville on the Tennessee River. It roughly follows the path of Sunset Drive. The Sunset Drive Trail’s total di …


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Walking
Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 0.8 miles
Nearby Cities: Dauphin Island
Mobile County

This is a short trail leading from the Banding Area to an overlook at the Swamp. Sometimes the Swamp may be dry due to the climate. This is a great spot for viewing wintering woodland species. Courtesy: Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary


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Walking
Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 2.3 miles
Nearby Cities: Athens
Limestone County

The Swan Creek Greenway Trail is owned and maintained by the City of Athens as an outdoor park and trail. The wooded trail parallels Swan Creek for approximately 2.3 miles, offering scenic views of small rapids and numerous pools along the tributary. T …


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Mountain Biking
Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 0.3 miles
Nearby Cities: Auburn
Lee County

The Sweet Shrub Trail follows Moore’s Mill Creek upstream. Water fowl such as Great Blue Herons and Kingfishers can be seen forging and hunting in the shallow waters. The trail begins at the Lower Pavilion, makes a loop and returns to the Lower Pavilio …


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Mountain Biking
Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 0.3 miles
Nearby Cities: Auburn
Lee County

The Sweet Shrub Trail follows Moore’s Mill Creek upstream. Water fowl such as Great Blue Herons and Kingfishers can be seen forging and hunting in the shallow waters. The trail begins at the Lower Pavilion, makes a loop and returns to the Lower Pavilio …


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Paddling
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 5.6 miles
Nearby Cities: Alexander City
Tallapoosa County

Horseshoe Bend to Jaybird Creek Landing offers dancing water. History. Eagles. Fish. Spectacular views, picnic spots, and tons of campsites—all on one exquisite river. The Tallapoosa flows over shoals and layers of quartzite in a waterway that provides …


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Walking
Road Biking
Hiking
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 0.07 miles
Nearby Cities: Gulf Shores-Orange Beach
Baldwin County

Seven trails among six distinct ecosystems make up more than 15 miles of the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail complex through Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Alabama and the Gulf State Park. Explore the timeless beauty of the Butterfly Garden, the mystical …


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Walking
Road Biking
Hiking
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 0.205 miles
Nearby Cities: Fort Payne
Dekalb County
Talmadge Butler Boardwalk Trail

The Talmadge Butler Boardwalk Trail was built through a community effort headed by former park superintendent Talmadge Butler. Grants and donations paid for the materials used to build the trail. The Alabama State Parks Maintenance Crew constructed the …


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Walking
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 0.6 miles
Nearby Cities: Huntsville
Madison County


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Walking
Paddling
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 9 miles
Nearby Cities: Coker, Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa County

This 9-mile segment begins where Lakeside Trail concludes, at the west end of Lake Lurleen Dam, next to the dam spillway. Use caution. Some sections are steeply graded, sandy, or covered with loose gravel. In addition, the 9 miles contain no shortcuts …


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Walking
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 1.2 miles
Nearby Cities: Guntersville
Marshall County

Taylor Mountain is a 1.2 mile long trail with an elevation change of approcimately 300 ft. Some sections have a max trail grad of 15% or greater. Taylor Mountain Trail is joined by Terrell Connector Trail at the bottom, and th Golf Course Trail at the …


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Paddling
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 3.6 miles
Nearby Cities: Mooresville
Limestone County
Tennessee River to Mooresville in the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge

Located on the Tennessee river between Huntsville and Decatur, the 35,400-acre Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge is a big resort for wintering and migrating birds. Around 300 species of birds have been documented on the reserve, including Sandhill and W …


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Walking
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 1.1 miles
Nearby Cities: Guntersville
Marshall County

Terrell Trail is 1.1 miles long with an elevation change of approximately 115 feet. Some sections boast a max trail grade of 20% or greater. Terrell Trail ends at Graveyard Hill, home of the King’s Chapel Cemetery. There you will find the intersection …


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Walking
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Nearby Cities: Guntersville
Marshall County

Terrell Connector Trail leads to a T where you can take Terrell Trail to the left, leading to the King’s Chapel Cemetery where you can pick up King’s Chapel Trail or cross the closed road to Tom Bevill. Taking a right at the T leads you to another T wh …


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Walking
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Equestrian
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 1.1 miles
Nearby Cities: Huntsville
Madison County


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Walking
Road Biking
Paddling
Hiking
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 1.4 miles
Nearby Cities: Fort Payne
Dekalb County

Also known as The Green Trail, this trail parallels the DeSoto Scout Trail but follows the ridgeline behind the cabins at DeSoto State Park. The trail is marked with NEON GREENISH YELLOW blazes and can be accessed by from Indian Falls or Gilliam Loop T …


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Walking
Paddling
Hiking
Fishing
Equestrian
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 5.9 miles
Nearby Cities: Midway
Bullock County

The Wehle Tract is typically open the first and third weekend of each month, unless the weekend is near a major holiday, providing opportunities for hiking, camping, fishing, canoeing, bird watching and horseback riding. The Wehle Tract is closed the m …


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Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 1.4 miles
Nearby Cities: Pinson
Jefferson County

Thompson Trace Trail follows the upper ridge above the Falls from the Highlands Recreational Area to the Falls recreational area. The Thompson Trace Trail can be used in conjunction with the Hanby Hollow trail as a loop. This trail is rated as Easy, bu …


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Road Biking
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 0.26 miles
Nearby Cities: Huntsville
Madison County

The Land Trust is passionate about preserving lands for public use and encouraging residents and visitors alike to connect with the wonders of the natural world.Huntsville installed a series of signs from Big Spring Park along 1.2 miles streets that le …


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Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 1.3 miles
Nearby Cities: Auburn
Lee County

Trails from Chewacla State Park are part of the National Recreational Trails program. More information can be found at: http://www.americantrails.org/NRTDatabase/trailDetail.php?recordID=3646


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Walking
Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Nearby Cities: Dauphin Island
Mobile County

The well-preserved ramparts of Fort Gaines have guarded the entrance to Mobile Bay for more than 150 years. Now a historic site, the Fort stands at the eastern tip of Dauphin Island where it commands panoramic views of the bay and the Gulf of Mexico. T …


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Road Biking
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 1.63 miles
Nearby Cities: Huntsville
Madison County

The Land Trust is passionate about preserving lands for public use and encouraging residents and visitors alike to connect with the wonders of the natural world.Huntsville installed a series of signs from Big Spring Park along 1.2 miles streets that le …


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Walking
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 0.1 miles
Nearby Cities: Guntersville
Marshall County

Tom Bevill Trail is a loop that runs a little over 3 miles around Ellenburg Mountain. There are some challenging climbs, switchbacks, and great views. This is a moderate trail for hikers and bikers. You will encounter quite a few roots and technical ar …


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Walking
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 3.2 miles
Nearby Cities: Guntersville
Marshall County

Tom Bevill Trail is a loop that runs a little over 3 miles around Ellenburg Mountain in Lake Guntersville State Park. There are some challenging climbs, switchbacks, and great views. This is a moderate trail for hikers and bikers. You will encounter qu …


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Walking
Paddling
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 2.3 miles
Nearby Cities: Coker
Tuscaloosa County

This optional 2.3-mile loop splits off from Tashka Trail approximately 8.7 miles from the South Trailhead (traveling in a clockwise direction), and approximately 2.4 miles from the North Trailhead (traveling counterclockwise). This loop takes you throu …


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Paddling
Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 0.1 miles
Nearby Cities: Fort Payne
Dekalb County


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Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Nearby Cities: Birmingham
Jefferson County

A great wildflower trail lined in Spring by Trillium, Fairywand, and Jack-in-the-pulpit. Featuring some slight, rocky inclines.


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Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 0.8 miles
Nearby Cities: Auburn
Lee County

The Troup 30 Boy Scout Trail begins on the north side of the stone bridge on Murphy Drive. This trail follows Moore’s Mill Creek to the boundary of the park. Hikers may follow the trail to the park boundary or cross the creek on one of the rock dams an …


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Road Biking
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 1.34 miles
Nearby Cities: Huntsville
Madison County

The Land Trust is passionate about preserving lands for public use and encouraging residents and visitors alike to connect with the wonders of the natural world.Huntsville installed a series of signs from Big Spring Park along 1.2 miles streets that le …


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Road Biking
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Nearby Cities: Pinson
Jefferson County

The TCNP’s 5 trails provide plenty of opportunity for recreation, exercise, research, and education. Information about the trails, including difficulty, length, and what user group each trail is open to is provided at any of the Kiosk (i) located withi …


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Road Biking
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Nearby Cities: Pinson
Jefferson County

The TCNP’s 5 trails provide plenty of opportunity for recreation, exercise, research, and education. Information about the trails, including difficulty, length, and what user group each trail is open to is provided at any of the Kiosk (i) located withi …


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Walking
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Equestrian
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 0.8 miles
Nearby Cities: Saraland
Mobile County


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Paddling
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 5.25 miles
Nearby Cities: Weogufka
Coosa County


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Walking
Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 3 miles
Nearby Cities: Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa County


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Mountain Biking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 1.2 miles
Nearby Cities: Delta
Clay, Cleburne County

There are 5 trails on the east side of the park that were created as bike trails. Hikers are also welcome on these trails, but they need to yield to mountain bikers. The trails that you will encounter on the east side include: Cheaha Express, Deer Run, …


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Mountain Biking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 1.2 miles
Nearby Cities: Delta
Clay, Cleburne County

There are 5 trails on the east side of the park that were created as bike trails. Hikers are also welcome on these trails, but they need to yield to mountain bikers. The trails that you will encounter on the east side include: Cheaha Express, Deer Run, …


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