Alabama has some outstanding mountain biking with a year round riding season with passionate organizations who promote the sport and work to add additional trails.
Walking
Paddling
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: miles
Nearby Cities: Auburn
Lee County

Path flows through the glen behind the ranger station and traverses a small feeder creek for the lake. Introduces riders to undulating terrain and allows practicing of handling skill. Flat curves on one side of the cool forest valley are mirrored by ba …


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Walking
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 1.2 miles
Nearby Cities: Huntsville
Madison County


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Walking
Mountain Biking
Hiking

Trail Length: 2.7 miles
Nearby Cities: Pelham
Shelby County

The day-use activities at Oak Mountain State Park set it apart from the rest. With over 50 miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails set in a picturesque 9,940-acre park, there is something for all outdoor enthusiasts to appreciate and enjoy. The …


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Walking
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Equestrian

Trail Length: 3.4 miles
Nearby Cities: Leesburg
Cherokee County


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Walking
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 3.4 miles
Nearby Cities: Birmingham
Jefferson County

Red Mountain Park’s 15-mile trail system traverses exciting and diverse terrain. Stop and smell the oak leaf hydrangeas, shred red rock, uncover the site where miners sought ore, soar through the long-leaf pines, or kick back while your four-legged bes …


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Road Biking
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Equestrian
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 10.2 miles
Nearby Cities: Elkmont
Limestone County

One of the best-kept secrets of the south, this 10.2 mile crushed gravel trail winds its way past the site of the Battle of Sulphur Creek Trestle. Walkers can retrace the same steps as civil war heroes. This trail offers a back-to-nature getaway for th …


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Walking
Road Biking
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Equestrian
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 10.2 miles
Nearby Cities: Athens, Elkmont
Limestone County

One of the best-kept secrets of the south, this 10.2 mile crushed gravel trail winds its way past the site of the Battle of Sulphur Creek Trestle. Piney Chapel Road Access provides access to the southern end of the trail. Here, walkers can retrace the …


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Walking
Road Biking
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Equestrian
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 10.2 miles
Nearby Cities: Athens, Elkmont
Limestone County

One of the best-kept secrets of the south, this 10.2 mile crushed gravel trail winds its way past the site of the Battle of Sulphur Creek Trestle. Walkers can retrace the same steps as civil war heroes. The northern gateway, at the Tennessee-Alabama li …


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Walking
Paddling
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 4 miles
Nearby Cities: Coker
Tuscaloosa County

This 4 mile optional loop is the latest addition to the Tashka Trail System completed in June of 2012. The loop splits off from the Tashka Trail within 350 ft. of the North Trailhead and travels in a southerly direction for approximately 2.3 miles, tur …


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Mountain Biking

Trail Length: 0.4 miles
Nearby Cities: Anniston
Calhoun County

Totaling 4,083 acres sandwiched between the cities of Oxford and Anniston, Coldwater Mountain is protected under Alabama’s Forever Wild Land Trust and is managed by Alabama State Lands. While there are abundant hiking and wildlife watching opportunitie …


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Mountain Biking
Hiking

Trail Length: 0.85 miles
Nearby Cities: Dothan
Houston County


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Walking
Mountain Biking
Hiking

Trail Length: 1.6 miles
Nearby Cities: Pelham
Shelby County

The day-use activities at Oak Mountain State Park set it apart from the rest. With over 50 miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails set in a picturesque 9,940-acre park, there is something for all outdoor enthusiasts to appreciate and enjoy. The …


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Road Biking
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 0.11 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 l …


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Walking
Paddling
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 3.5 miles
Nearby Cities: Good Hope
Cullman County

The Smith Lake Park Walking/Bike Trails are provided to give the camping and weekend visitors an opportunity to exercise and view the 150 acre Park through the forest areas and along the lake side. These single track trails are one way trails and are c …


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Walking
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 1.3 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
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 0.53 miles
Nearby Cities: Birmingham
Jefferson County

Red Mountain Park’s 15-mile trail system traverses exciting and diverse terrain. Stop and smell the oak leaf hydrangeas, shred red rock, uncover the site where miners sought ore, soar through the long-leaf pines, or kick back while your four-legged bes …


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Walking
Mountain Biking
Hiking

Trail Length: 11 miles
Nearby Cities: Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa County

Less than six miles away from downtown Tuscaloosa, Sokol Park is a short drive for  Tuscaloosa residents. With over 11 miles of trails for beginning, intermediate, and experienced riders, Sokol Park offers some great riding opportunities. The area with …


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Walking
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 0.42 miles
Nearby Cities: Birmingham
Jefferson County

Red Mountain Park’s 15-mile trail system traverses exciting and diverse terrain. Stop and smell the oak leaf hydrangeas, shred red rock, uncover the site where miners sought ore, soar through the long-leaf pines, or kick back while your four-legged bes …


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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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Mountain Biking
Hiking

Trail Length: 0.2 miles
Nearby Cities: Madison
Madison County

Nestled in the heart of Madison, atop it’s tallest peak is a hidden gem. Minutes from downtown, the Rainbow Mountain Preserve, technically part of Stoneridge Park owned and operated by the city, wraps one side of the mountain, offering adventures throu …


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Mountain Biking
Hiking

Trail Length: 1.4 miles
Nearby Cities: Dothan
Houston County


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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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Mountain Biking
Hiking

Trail Length: 11 miles
Nearby Cities: Wetumpka
Elmore County

This trail by Lake Jordan in Wetumpka is a mix of old-school hand-built single track with some newer style flow trail being added. The trail is almost completely singletrack with some tight technical sections along with some steep climbs and decents. I …


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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
Mountain Biking
Fishing

Trail Length: 3.5 miles
Nearby Cities: Sylacauga
Talladega County

Lake Howard trail system consists of four loops and a connector when ridden out and back can total 15.5 miles. The trail is laid out directional but can be ridden any way you watn. Maps are available at the trail head, in addition to an available chang …


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Paddling
Mountain Biking
Fishing

Trail Length: 1 miles
Nearby Cities: Sylacauga
Talladega County

Lake Howard trail system consists of four loops and a connector when ridden out and back can total 15.5 miles. The trail is laid out directional but can be ridden any way you watn. Maps are available at the trail head, in addition to an available chang …


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Paddling
Mountain Biking
Fishing

Trail Length: 1.2 miles
Nearby Cities: Sylacauga
Talladega County

Lake Howard trail system consists of four loops and a connector when ridden out and back can total 15.5 miles. The trail is laid out directional but can be ridden any way you watn. Maps are available at the trail head, in addition to an available chang …


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Paddling
Mountain Biking
Fishing

Trail Length: 5 miles
Nearby Cities: Sylacauga
Talladega County

Lake Howard trail system consists of four loops and a connector when ridden out and back can total 15.5 miles. The trail is laid out directional but can be ridden any way you watn. Maps are available at the trail head, in addition to an available chang …


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Paddling
Mountain Biking
Fishing

Trail Length: 1 miles
Nearby Cities: Sylacauga
Talladega County

Lake Howard trail system consists of four loops and a connector when ridden out and back can total 15.5 miles. The trail is laid out directional but can be ridden any way you watn. Maps are available at the trail head, in addition to an available chang …


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Walking
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Equestrian

Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Nearby Cities: Leesburg
Cherokee County


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Mountain Biking

Trail Length: 0.9 miles
Nearby Cities: Anniston
Calhoun County

Totaling 4,083 acres sandwiched between the cities of Oxford and Anniston, Coldwater Mountain is protected under Alabama’s Forever Wild Land Trust and is managed by Alabama State Lands. While there are abundant hiking and wildlife watching opportunitie …


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Walking
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 0.6 miles
Nearby Cities: Huntsville
Madison County


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Mountain Biking
Hiking
Fishing

Trail Length: 16 miles
Nearby Cities: Birmingham, McCalla
Jefferson County

Tannehill Historic Ironworks State Park has an atmosphere unlike any other. With the historic furnace, Iron and Steel museum, cotton gin, grist mill in addition to 45 other historic buildings and exhibits, it has a feel of a time when everything moved …


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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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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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