A variety of hiking trails are located throughout Alabama. While some are pretty short in length, others are rather long. And while some are really easy to navigate, others are quite difficult. There’s no better time than right now to explore some of the Yellowhammer State’s best hiking trails, including the nine listed below.
- Caney Creek Falls Trail - Double Springs
alltrails/Francie Pender The Caney Creek Falls Trail, which is nestled within North Alabama’s William B. Bankhead National Forest, is a 1.7-mile out and back trail that features a waterfall. Because of its easy rating, it’s a great hike for all skill levels. It’s also accessible year-round. For a map of this trail, click here.
- Doug Ghee Accessible Trail (Bald Rock Boardwalk) - Heflin
alltrails/Kelli Kreager The Doug Ghee Accessible Trail, which is located at Cheaha State Park and is best known as Bald Rock Boardwalk, is an easy, 0.6-mile out and back trail that offers one of Alabama’s most incredible views. This short and easy trail is accessible year-round and is perfect for all skill levels. For a map of this trail, click here.
- Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve Trail - Tuscumbia
alltrails/carrol steakley The Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve Trail, which is located within the same nature preserve that shares its name, is an 8.2-mile loop trail with a moderate rating. It offers a variety of activities, and its main feature is a waterfall. According to several hikers, the best time to explore this trail is from February to October. For a map of this trail, click here.
- Stone Cuts Trail - Brownsboro
alltrails/Simone Wallace The Stone Cuts Trail is a 2.4-mile loop trail that’s located within Monte Sano State Park. It features beautiful wildflowers, massive boulders, and is great for all skill levels. This unique trail is accessible year-round. For a map of this trail, click here.
- Chinnabee Silent Trail - Lineville
alltrails/Ryan Fogg The Chinnabee Silent Trail, which is nestled inside the Cheaha Wilderness, is a 7.3-mile out and back trail with a moderate rating that features a lake, waterfalls, and more. The best time to explore this trail is from March to November. For a map of this trail, click here.
- Treetop Nature Trail - Pelham
flickr/Outdoor Alabama/Photo credit: Kenny Johnson The Treetop Nature Trail is located within Oak Mountain State Park, Alabama’s largest state park. It’s a 1.7-mile loop trail that features beautiful wildflowers. Because of its easy rating, it’s a great trail for all skill levels. It’s also accessible year-round. For a map of this trail, click here.
- Moss Rock Preserve Trail - Huntsville
alltrails/John Fleischauer The Moss Rock Preserve Trail, which is located within the same preserve that shares its name, is a 3-mile loop trail that features a waterfall and has a moderate rating. It’s also accessible year-round. For a map of this trail, click here.
- Pine Beach Trail - Gulf Shores
flickr/Chris Palmer The Pine Beach Trail, which is part of the Gulf Coast’s Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, is a 3.5-mile out and back trail with an easy rating. Hikers of this trail have a great chance at spotting lots of wildlife. This scenic trail is accessible year-round and is a definite must-hike for anyone visiting the Gulf Shores area. For a map of this trail, click here.
- Falling Rock Falls Hike - Montevallo
alltrails/Garrett Johnson Falling Rock Falls Hike is a 1.8-mile out and back trail that’s located within the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge. Its main feature is a waterfall, and because of its easy rating, it’s a wonderful trail for all skill levels. Falling Rock Falls Hike is also accessible year-round. For a map of this trail, click here.
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alltrails/Francie Pender
The Caney Creek Falls Trail, which is nestled within North Alabama’s William B. Bankhead National Forest, is a 1.7-mile out and back trail that features a waterfall. Because of its easy rating, it’s a great hike for all skill levels. It’s also accessible year-round. For a map of this trail, click here.
alltrails/Kelli Kreager
The Doug Ghee Accessible Trail, which is located at Cheaha State Park and is best known as Bald Rock Boardwalk, is an easy, 0.6-mile out and back trail that offers one of Alabama’s most incredible views. This short and easy trail is accessible year-round and is perfect for all skill levels. For a map of this trail, click here.
alltrails/carrol steakley
The Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve Trail, which is located within the same nature preserve that shares its name, is an 8.2-mile loop trail with a moderate rating. It offers a variety of activities, and its main feature is a waterfall. According to several hikers, the best time to explore this trail is from February to October. For a map of this trail, click here.
alltrails/Simone Wallace
The Stone Cuts Trail is a 2.4-mile loop trail that’s located within Monte Sano State Park. It features beautiful wildflowers, massive boulders, and is great for all skill levels. This unique trail is accessible year-round. For a map of this trail, click here.
alltrails/Ryan Fogg
The Chinnabee Silent Trail, which is nestled inside the Cheaha Wilderness, is a 7.3-mile out and back trail with a moderate rating that features a lake, waterfalls, and more. The best time to explore this trail is from March to November. For a map of this trail, click here.
flickr/Outdoor Alabama/Photo credit: Kenny Johnson
The Treetop Nature Trail is located within Oak Mountain State Park, Alabama’s largest state park. It’s a 1.7-mile loop trail that features beautiful wildflowers. Because of its easy rating, it’s a great trail for all skill levels. It’s also accessible year-round. For a map of this trail, click here.
alltrails/John Fleischauer
The Moss Rock Preserve Trail, which is located within the same preserve that shares its name, is a 3-mile loop trail that features a waterfall and has a moderate rating. It’s also accessible year-round. For a map of this trail, click here.
flickr/Chris Palmer
The Pine Beach Trail, which is part of the Gulf Coast’s Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, is a 3.5-mile out and back trail with an easy rating. Hikers of this trail have a great chance at spotting lots of wildlife. This scenic trail is accessible year-round and is a definite must-hike for anyone visiting the Gulf Shores area. For a map of this trail, click here.
alltrails/Garrett Johnson
Falling Rock Falls Hike is a 1.8-mile out and back trail that’s located within the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge. Its main feature is a waterfall, and because of its easy rating, it’s a wonderful trail for all skill levels. Falling Rock Falls Hike is also accessible year-round. For a map of this trail, click here.
For more information about North Alabama’s Stone Cuts Trail, be sure to take a look at the following article: The Hiking Trail Hiding In Alabama That Will Transport You To Another World.
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Address: Caney Creek Falls Trail, Double Springs, AL 35553, USAAddress: Cheaha State Park, 19644 AL-281, Delta, AL 36258, USAAddress: Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve, 251 Loop Rd, Tuscumbia, AL 35674, USAAddress: Stone Cuts Trail, Huntsville, AL 35801, USAAddress: Chinnabee Silent Trail Parking Lot, AL-281, Lineville, AL 36266, USAAddress: Treetop Nature Trail of Alabama Wildlife Center, Terrace Dr, Pelham, AL 35124, USAAddress: Hoover, AL 35226, USAAddress: Pine Beach Trail, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USAAddress: Falling Rock Falls Trail Head, 1601 Landview Rd, Montevallo, AL 35115, USA
