The Best Hiking Trails in Alabama

This segment of the Pinhoti Trail is a backpacker's dream. Just a short drive from Sylacauga, the trail follows two long ridgetops, offering plenty of views along the way. Stage vehicles at either end and hike what many would consider one of the easier portions of the 330-mile long Pinhoti....

This portion of the Pinhoti Trail begins at Alabama's high point and terminates just a short drive from Interstate 20. Perfect as a shuttled hike, thru-hike, or overnight trip, it showcases the diversity of terrain found in the region....

This portion of the Pinhoti Trail begins at the trailhead along Ashland Highway, also referred to as AL-77. An unpaved parking area lies on the east side of the road and is easy to locate....

This segment of the 330-mile-long Pinhoti Trail begins and ends at two popular trailheads, passing through two large campgrounds on its way. Few sweeping views will be found on this portion, but beautiful flora and fauna line this portion of trail as it winds into coves and around points deep in the Piedmont....

Beginning at the Burns Trailhead along Rabbittown Road, the Pinhoti skirts around the east side of Red Mountain as it makes its way into Dugger Mountain Wilderness. Alabama's third and newest Wilderness Area, Dugger Mountain Wilderness encompasses over 9,000 acres in Talladega National Forest....