It’s no secret that Alabama is a hiker’s destination. Several trails are located across the state that attract hikers from near and far. While some of these trails are easy and perfect for all skill levels, others are quite challenging. While hiking most of Alabama’s trails, you’ll stumble upon features such as waterfalls, streams, wildflowers, rock formations, etc. Some trails even feature a spectacular view, including the eight listed below. Check them out!
- Doug Ghee Accessible Trail (Bald Rock Boardwalk) - Cheaha State Park
flickr/Rob Briscoe The Doug Ghee Accessible Trail is a 0.6 mile out-and-back trail that leads to the Bald Rock Overlook, which features one of Alabama’s most scenic views. Because this is a short trail with an easy rating, it’s perfect for all skill levels.
- Stone Cuts Trail - Monte Sano State Park
alltrails/Adam Pearce Stone Cuts Trail is a 2.21 mile loop trail. It includes numerous rock formations and provides great views of both Monte Sano Park’s north end and Monte Sano Mountain’s east side.
- Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail - Dadeville
alltrails/Randy Householder Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail is a 3.2 mile loop trail that’s located near the small town of Dadeville. This moderately-rated trail offers a beautiful lake view and is sometimes referred to as the “most scenic trail in Alabama.”
- Pinhoti Trail (Porters Gap to Adams Gap) - Talladega National Forest
alltrails/Leslie Bibb The Pinhoti Trail from Porters Gap to Adams Gap is a 15.6 mile point-to-point trail that offers beautiful scenic views from the Talladega National Forest. Even though this trail has a difficult rating, it’s still one of Alabama’s most popular hiking spots.
- Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve - Tuscumbia
facebook/Friends of Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve North Alabama’s Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve includes a 6.2 mile loop trail with a moderate rating. This scenic trail features a waterfall, streams, a beautiful view, and more. The best time to hike this preserve’s trail is from February to October.
- Rock Garden Trail - Cheaha State Park
alltrails/Robert Cooper Cheaha State Park’s Rock Garden Trail is a 1.4 mile out-and-back trail that’s great for all skill levels. This scenic trail is accessible year-round, and its amazing view makes it well worth the hike.
- Point Rock Trail - Buck’s Pocket State Park
alltrails/Colleen Stephens Point Rock Trail is a 2.2 mile out-and-back trail that’s primarily used for hiking, walking, and birding. This moderately-rated trail features a waterfall and is accessible year-round.
- Kings Chair Loop - Oak Mountain State Park
alltrails/Jeffrey Havens Kings Chair Loop is a 4.2 mile loop trail that’s located in Oak Mountain State Park, Alabama’s largest state park. This scenic trail has a moderate rating and is usually used for hiking, trail running, walking, and birding. Its view is incredible!
Have you hiked any of these scenic trails in Alabama? If so, please share your experience(s) with us in the comments.
flickr/Rob Briscoe
The Doug Ghee Accessible Trail is a 0.6 mile out-and-back trail that leads to the Bald Rock Overlook, which features one of Alabama’s most scenic views. Because this is a short trail with an easy rating, it’s perfect for all skill levels.
alltrails/Adam Pearce
Stone Cuts Trail is a 2.21 mile loop trail. It includes numerous rock formations and provides great views of both Monte Sano Park’s north end and Monte Sano Mountain’s east side.
alltrails/Randy Householder
Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail is a 3.2 mile loop trail that’s located near the small town of Dadeville. This moderately-rated trail offers a beautiful lake view and is sometimes referred to as the “most scenic trail in Alabama.”
alltrails/Leslie Bibb
The Pinhoti Trail from Porters Gap to Adams Gap is a 15.6 mile point-to-point trail that offers beautiful scenic views from the Talladega National Forest. Even though this trail has a difficult rating, it’s still one of Alabama’s most popular hiking spots.
facebook/Friends of Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve
North Alabama’s Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve includes a 6.2 mile loop trail with a moderate rating. This scenic trail features a waterfall, streams, a beautiful view, and more. The best time to hike this preserve’s trail is from February to October.
alltrails/Robert Cooper
Cheaha State Park’s Rock Garden Trail is a 1.4 mile out-and-back trail that’s great for all skill levels. This scenic trail is accessible year-round, and its amazing view makes it well worth the hike.
alltrails/Colleen Stephens
Point Rock Trail is a 2.2 mile out-and-back trail that’s primarily used for hiking, walking, and birding. This moderately-rated trail features a waterfall and is accessible year-round.
alltrails/Jeffrey Havens
Kings Chair Loop is a 4.2 mile loop trail that’s located in Oak Mountain State Park, Alabama’s largest state park. This scenic trail has a moderate rating and is usually used for hiking, trail running, walking, and birding. Its view is incredible!
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