Hiking Trails & Parks in Alabama
3,286 mapped trails and 225 parks across Alabama. Browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Alabama
Alabama has 3,286 mapped hiking trails and 225 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 87 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 87 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Alabama
A spatially-sampled view of 460 trail and park locations across Alabama’s counties.
Alabama Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 87 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Alabama
Parks & Campgrounds in Alabama
Longest Trails in Alabama
Hiking guides & rankings for Alabama
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Alabama, Ranked
Alabama's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Tobias MrzykAlabama's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Alabama trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Alabama
Ten gentle, well-marked Alabama trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Alabama
Alabama's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Alabama
Federal parks and recreation areas in Alabama ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Tobias MrzykBest Waterfall Hikes in Alabama: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Alabama's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.