Paddling: Alabama is filled with opportunities to explore from the water. From rushing mountain streams to the Tensaw delta and the glistening beaches and crashing waves of the Gulf of Mexico, padding adventure is yours for the taking along nearly 5000 miles of accessible waterways.
Paddling
Fishing

Trail Length: 8.9 miles
Nearby Cities: Stockton
Baldwin, Mobile County

After crossing Briar Lake and the Tensaw River, the trail follows Bayou Jessamine into what is locally known as Jug Lake. Paddling up this bayou allows for a unique experience of observing the wildlife and plants of an interior delta island. Courtesy: …


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Paddling
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 3 miles
Nearby Cities: Coker, Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa County

This optional 3-mile loop splits off from Tashka Trail approximately 5.8 miles from the South Trailhead (calculated by a clockwise route). For ambitious users, Five Oaks extends the total distance of the connected trails to 15.3 miles. If approached fr …


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Road Biking
Paddling
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 1.4 miles
Nearby Cities: Florala
Covington County

Stretching along the shores of the beautiful 500-acre Lake Jackson, this compact 40-acre park offers swimming, a bike path and walking trail, excellent fishing, a scene picnic area, and a modern lakeside campground. Water skiing and personal watercraft …


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Paddling
Fishing

Trail Length: miles
Nearby Cities: Sipsey
Walker County County

Public launch in Walker County. Can launch power boats, kayaks, canoes. Great place to access  Forks of the River (Sipsey & Mulberry Forks) for fishing and paddling opportunities.


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Paddling
Fishing

Trail Length: miles
Nearby Cities: AL, Cordova
Walker County County

Public launch point operated by the City of Cordova, AL.


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Walking
Paddling
Hiking
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 2 miles
Nearby Cities: Gulf Shores
Baldwin County

Walk along a dune ridge and see many species of birds and plants that are typical of this transitional habitat between the maritime forest and the frontal dunes. The end of the trail is at the Lagoon and the Pine Beach Trail intersection. Rating: Moder …


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Road Biking
Paddling
Hiking
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 3.4 miles
Nearby Cities: Fort Payne
Dekalb County

This trail is best accessed by the Gilliam Loop Trailhead. It follows along with the CCC road and crosses over the road at DST exit 5. Bikes allowed.


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Paddling
Fishing

Trail Length: 6.8 miles
Nearby Cities: Latham
Baldwin, Mobile County

Starting in the upper reaches of the Mobile-Tensaw Forever Wild Property, this trail begins in a small waterway that meanders through mature bottomland hardwood forests. This trail offers numerous opportunities to view the diverse wildlife and plants o …


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Paddling
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 3.5 miles
Nearby Cities: Goodwater
Coosa County


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Paddling
Hiking
Fishing
Equestrian
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 2 miles
Nearby Cities: St Stephens
Washington County

At the center of the park is a 100 acre aquamarine lake, formed from limestone quarrying, with a beach for swimming, fishing, and sunbathing. The park offers canoes and kayaks for rent, and there are more that sixteen miles of hiking and riding trails. …


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Paddling
Hiking
Fishing
Equestrian
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 2 miles
Nearby Cities: St Stephens
Washington County

At the center of the park is a 100 acre aquamarine lake, formed from limestone quarrying, with a beach for swimming, fishing, and sunbathing. The park offers canoes and kayaks for rent, and there are more that sixteen miles of hiking and riding trails. …


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Paddling
Hiking
Fishing
Equestrian
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 0.8 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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Road Biking
Paddling
Hiking
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 0.8 miles
Nearby Cities: Franklin
Macon County


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Road Biking
Paddling
Hiking
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 1.1 miles
Nearby Cities: Franklin
Macon County


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Walking
Road Biking
Paddling
Hiking
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 1.1 miles
Nearby Cities: Franklin
Macon County


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Paddling
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 6.5 miles
Nearby Cities: Rockford
Coosa County


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Paddling
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 13 miles
Nearby Cities: Goodwater
Coosa County


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Road Biking
Paddling
Hiking
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 2.8 miles
Nearby Cities: Daviston
Tallapoosa County


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Paddling
Fishing

Trail Length: 9.1 miles
Nearby Cities: Stockton
Baldwin, Mobile County

After crossing Briar Lake and Tensaw River, the trail follows the entire length of Bayou Jessamine into Bottle Creek. A short paddle downstream, a pull-out on the west bank sandbar and brief 10 minute hike allows one to gaze into the past at a collecti …


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Walking
Paddling
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Nearby Cities: Franklin
Macon County


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Paddling
Hiking
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 1 miles
Nearby Cities: Gulf Shores
Baldwin County

Explore maritime forest, wetlands, and Little Lagon. Many species of plants and birds can often be seen along this universally accessible trail. Universally accessible Rating: Easy to Moderate. Time: 1 hour. Distance: 1 mile Loop. Courtesy: US Fish & W …


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Paddling
Hiking
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 0.25 miles
Nearby Cities: Akron
Hale County


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Paddling
Fishing

Trail Length: 13 miles
Nearby Cities: Stockton
Baldwin, Mobile County

Departing from Rice Creek Landing, this overnight trail follows Rice Creek, Briar Lake and Tensaw River around Richarson Island, with a stopover at the Jug Lake Camping Platform. This trail offers a mixture of more secluded smaller water and open bigge …


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Paddling
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 9 miles
Nearby Cities: Rockford
Coosa County


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Walking
Paddling
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 2 miles
Nearby Cities: Northport
Tuscaloosa County

This 2-mile trail (one-way) begins at the South Trailhead and ends at the Lake Lurleen Dam. There, it connects to the much longer Tashka Trail. Lakeside Trail is an excellent option for short hikes and as an introductory ride to novice mountain bikers. …


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Paddling
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 0.43 miles
Nearby Cities: Coker, Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa County

This optional .43 mile loop splits off from Tashka Trail approximately 9.2 miles from the South Trailhead (traveling clockwise), and approximately 1.8 miles from the North Trailhead (traveling counterclockwise). This is a fast and dazzling little loop …


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Paddling
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 44 miles
Nearby Cities: Heflin
Cleburne County


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Paddling
Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 0.75 miles
Nearby Cities: Fort Payne
Dekalb County


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Paddling
Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 0.33 miles
Nearby Cities: Fort Payne
Dekalb County


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Paddling
Fishing

Trail Length: miles
Nearby Cities: AL, Sipsey
Walker County County

Public launch operated by DCNR. Can launch power boats, kayaks, canoes. Great place to access Mulberry Fork for fishing and paddling opportunities.


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Road Biking
Paddling
Hiking
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 2.9 miles
Nearby Cities: Fort Payne
Dekalb County

This trail is accessed by Lost Falls Trailhead and is located on KnottyPine-AL Forever Wild program property. It also connects with the Vizneyland loop, which adds another mile to the loop.


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Paddling
Hiking
Fishing
Equestrian
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Nearby Cities: St Stephens
Washington County

At the center of the park is a 100 acre aquamarine lake, formed from limestone quarrying, with a beach for swimming, fishing, and sunbathing. The park offers canoes and kayaks for rent, and there are more that sixteen miles of hiking and riding trails. …


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Walking
Paddling
Hiking
Fishing
Equestrian
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 0.75 miles
Nearby Cities: St Stephens
Washington County

The purple trail has a steep hill and is 0.75 miles in length. At the center of the park is a 100 acre aquamarine lake, formed from limestone quarrying, with a beach for swimming, fishing, and sunbathing. The park offers canoes and kayaks for rent, and …


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Paddling
Hiking
Fishing
Equestrian
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 3 miles
Nearby Cities: St Stephens
Washington County

The three mile Yellow Trail encircles the lake at the center of the park, offering nice views from much of the trail. At the center of the park is a 100 acre aquamarine lake, formed from limestone quarrying, with a beach for swimming, fishing, and sunb …


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Walking
Road Biking
Paddling
Hiking
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 0.65 miles
Nearby Cities: Fort Payne
Dekalb County

This trail follows the ridge above Straight Creek from the CCC Trail to the ford at exit 4. This trail is unmaintained and poorly marked.


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Walking
Paddling
Hiking
Fishing
Equestrian
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Nearby Cities: St Stephens
Washington County

At the center of the park is a 100 acre aquamarine lake, formed from limestone quarrying, with a beach for swimming, fishing, and sunbathing. The park offers canoes and kayaks for rent, and there are more that sixteen miles of hiking and riding trails. …


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Paddling
Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Nearby Cities: Fort Payne
Dekalb County


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Walking
Paddling
Hiking
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 3.1 miles
Nearby Cities: Ozark
Dale County

There is a 3.1-mile walking trail at Ed Lisenby Lake. 1 mile of the trail is primitive, while the remaining 2.1 miles are paved. Approximate walking time is one hour. The trail is available year round for your walking/jogging pleasure. Your pets are we …


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Walking
Paddling
Hiking
Fishing
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 4 miles
Nearby Cities: Gulf Shores
Baldwin County

Explore the plants and wildlife of an intact dune ecosystem that includes maritime forest, scrub and dune habitats. This unique trail features a saltwater lagoon on one side and a freshwater lake on the other. At the 1 mile marker check out the observa …


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Paddling
Hiking
Birdwatching

Trail Length: 0.75 miles
Nearby Cities: Fort Payne
Dekalb County


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