Alabama Recreation Trails

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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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The trailhead for the Cotton Bayou Trail is located on Hwy 161, across from the tip of Cotton Bayou waterway and behind the Publix Shopping Plaza.  This once sandy path nestled in the Gulf State Park has been paved to meet the Foundations 2013 goal, br …

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Coyote Crossing is a highlight to this exceptional trail system and was made possible by a Trail Enhancement (TE) Grant from the Alabama Department of Transportation, paying 80% of the construction costs.  The city of Gulf Shores funded the remaining 2 …

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Visualize wet pine flatwoods, scrub oaks and palmettos covering acres of sandy swells. You will find these along the Rattlesnake Ridge Trail.  Catch a gopher tortoise forging Rattlesnake Ridge, an armadillo, named for its armored shell, digging for an …

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On the eve of the Great Cat Hunt, the medicine man gave his warriors a sip of serum, instilling tremendous strength and stamina. Legend recounts a story of an overzealous, young warrior that crept into the medicine mans hut and drank a bottle of the po …

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Encounter the magnificent canopies of ancient mossy oaks atop the Islands highest bluff, 34 feet above sea level, while twisting and turning along the mystical trail of the Gulf Oak Ridge. The Gulf Oak Ridge Trail offers hikers a chance to embrace natu …

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Imagine a backcountry filled with lush cattails, wild flowers, tall pines and you, while biking, hiking or jogging along the winding natural habitats of Rosemary Dunes. Catch a glimpse of the American Alligator sunbathing along the banks of the marshes …

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Travel the hand-built wooden twin bridges of the coastal backcountry, nestled between the countless species of native plants and wildlife. Find tranquility on this one-mile stretch linking the east trails of Catman Road, Rattlesnake Ridge and Cotton Ba …

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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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Located on the perimeter of the 243 acre Westgate Memorial Park, The Larry and Ronna Dykes Trail consists of two 3.28 mile trails: one for pedestrians and one for cyclists. Each trail is 9 feet in width. However, the trails also include short well mark …

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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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The 7.5-mile CVRR Trail offers biking, jogging, and walking and connects to the Shawmut Mill Village. The trail follows what was once the Chattahoochee Valley Railroad that serviced four textile mills in the area. Courtesy: National Recreational Trails

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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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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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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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Blount County Palisades Park offers a relaxing atmosphere with scenic views atop of Ebell Mountain. The park has been enjoyed by visitors since November of 1973. The 100 acre park is owned by Blount County and is one of Blount County’s “best kept secre …

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The Phenix City Riverwalk is a 1.21-mile structure on the western bank of the Chattahoochee River, situated just across from Columbus, Georgia. Connecting the two cities are multiple bridges. The historic Dillingham Street Bridge and the newly renovate …

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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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Located at the rear of the Lee Sports Complex, the Rainbow City Walking Path is a paved, .8 mile loop surrounded by woods. A Professional Disc Golf Association 18-hole course is located inside the perimeter of the trail. A small lake is located in the …

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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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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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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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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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The trail’s Southern Section is 5.6 miles long, with a half-mile road and sidewalk link connecting to the trail’s Northern Section. Today, this trail ties together all the mill villages that compose the city of Valley and passes many of the area’s hist …

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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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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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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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