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Posted in Alabama Hiking, Nature April 20, 2018 by Jennifer Young

Take This Magnificent Rail Trail To Experience Alabama’s Countryside

Alabama is well known for its incredible trails, including its ever-so-popular Chief Ladiga Trail. This paved trail follows the bed of the former Seaboard/CSX Railroad and is one of the state’s top outdoor recreation spots. For more information, read on.

Located in Cleburne and Calhoun counties, the Chief Ladiga Trail is Alabama's premier rail trail.

The 33-mile trail passes through several Alabama cities, including Piedmont, Jacksonville, Weaver, and Anniston.

It travels through the Talladega National Forest and...

...connects to Georgia's Silver Comet Trail.

When the two trails are connected together, the overall length is more than 95 miles, which makes it the longest continuous paved rail trail in the United States.

In addition to bicycling, the Chief Ladiga Trail is great for walking, inline skating, and hiking. It's also dog-friendly, so don't forget to bring Fido along.

Because of its flat surface, the trail is quite simple to navigate. It's perfect for outdoor enthusiasts of all abilities.

While traveling the trail, visitors encounter lots of beautiful scenery, including streams, forests, farmlands, and lovely mountain views.

The Chief Ladiga Trail truly is a magnificent rail trail that everyone should experience. It makes for the perfect day trip.

If you’ve ever experienced the Chief Ladiga Trail, please share your thoughts with us.

For a list of seven trails in Alabama that’ll lead you to unforgettable places, click here.

Jennifer is the Alabama staff writer for Only In Your State and has nearly 15 years of professional writing experience. She enjoys discovering new places and currently calls North Alabama home.