Hiking Trails & Parks in Alabama
3,274 mapped hiking and walking trails, plus 225 parks, recreation areas, and campgrounds across Alabama. Free trail maps for every listing — browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Alabama
Alabama has 3,274 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
Curated Guides for Alabama
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Alabama?
Yes — we have 3,274 mapped hiking and walking trails in Alabama, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the longest hiking trail in Alabama?
The longest mapped trail in Alabama is Little Owl Village at 0.7 miles near Graysville. This reflects only trails with a mapped distance in our OpenStreetMap-sourced data — longer routes may exist that aren't fully tagged yet.
What is the shortest hiking trail in Alabama?
The shortest mapped trail in Alabama with a known distance is Meadowlark Run at 0.1 miles near Graysville.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Alabama?
South Plat to Mountain Mist Connector near Brownsboro is rated hard — the toughest classification among Alabama's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Alabama for families?
Meadowlark Run near Graysville is one of the best family picks in Alabama — easy difficulty and 0.1 miles round trip, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Alabama?
Each of the 3,274 trails in Alabama has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Alabama?
Alabama has 225 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (28 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Alabama?
Yes — 39 of Alabama's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is GUNTER HILL with 142 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
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.