53 trails · 385 trail miles · Best season: October – April
Alabama offers surprisingly diverse hiking with Appalachian foothills in the north, deep river gorges, and coastal plains in the south. Mild winters make fall through spring the ideal hiking season.
Best Season
October – April
Terrain
Rolling hills, river gorges, Appalachian foothills
Top Trail: Alabama State Forest Falls Trail
Alabama has 53 hiking trails covering 385 trail miles across 0 national parks and 18 state parks.
The best hiking season in Alabama is October – April. The terrain includes rolling hills, river gorges, appalachian foothills.
The top hiking destinations in Alabama include Little River Canyon National Preserve, Bankhead National Forest, Cheaha State Park, Monte Sano State Park.
Notable long-distance and iconic trails in Alabama include Pinhoti Trail (335 mi), Skyway Loop Trail.
The highest-rated trail in Alabama is Alabama State Forest Falls Trail. The average trail difficulty across the state is Moderate.