Take A Hike Along These 8 Alabama Trails For The Ultimate Spring Adventure
When it comes to hiking, Alabama’s trails are pretty hard to beat, especially this time of year. Spring is just around the corner, which means there’s no better time than right now to plan a hiking adventure. Listed below are eight scenic trails that are perfect for hiking this spring, and you’ll want to explore them all.
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The Walls of Jericho Trail is a 6.4-mile out-and-back trail that features a waterfall. Even though it's one of Alabama's hardest trails, it's still one of the most rewarding hikes you'll ever take. The waterfall is beautiful! The best time to hike this trail is from March to November. Click here to view trail map.
Alabama's Moss Rock Preserve Trail is a 3-mile loop trail that's located within the preserve. It's open year-round and offers a variety of activity options such as hiking, rock climbing, bird watching, and more. Click here to view trail map.
The Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail is a 4.2-mile loop trail that features a beautiful lake. It has a moderate rating, which means just about anyone can hike it. A few activities enjoyed on this trail include hiking, fishing, bird watching, and more. Click here to view trail map.
Alabama's Chinnabee Silent Trail, which is located within the Cheaha Wilderness, is an 8.1-mile out-and-back trail that features waterfalls and has a moderate rating. Just like the Walls of Jericho Trail, this trail is also best used from March to November. Click here to view trail map.
Falling Rock Falls Hike is a 1.8-mile out-and-back trail that's located within the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge and features a waterfall. It has an easy rating, which means it's perfect for all skill levels. Popular activity options on this trail include hiking, walking, and horseback riding. Click here to view trail map.
Alabama's Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve features an 8.2-mile loop trail with a waterfall. A few of the trail's activity options include hiking, running, bird watching, and more. It's best used from February to October. Click here to view trail map.
Lost Sink Trail, which is nestled within Keel Mountain Preserve, is a 3.9-mile out-and-back trail with a waterfall. This scenic trail is primarily used for hiking, bird watching, and nature trips. It's best used from April to October. Click here to view trail map.
Alabama's Stone Cuts Trail is a 2.4-mile loop trail that's best known for its massive boulders. This unique trail, which is located within Monte Sano State Park, offers the following activities: hiking, bird watching, nature trips, and more. Click here to view trail map.
Have you hiked any of these Alabama trails? If so, please share your experience(s) with us in the comments below. Also, what other trails would you add to this list?
For more information about the Walls of Jericho Trail, be sure to take a look at the following article: Discover An Enchanting Hidden Waterfall While Exploring Alabama’s Walls Of Jericho Trail.
Address: Walls of Jericho Alabama Trailhead, Parking lot, Estillfork, AL 35745, USA
Address: Hoover, AL 35226, USA
Address: Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail, 2234 Overlook Dr, Dadeville, AL 36853, USA
Address: Chinnabee Silent Trail Parking Lot, AL-281, Lineville, AL 36266, USA
Address: Falling Rock Falls Trail Head, 1601 Landview Rd, Montevallo, AL 35115, USA
Address: 251 Loop Rd, Tuscumbia, AL 35674, USA
Address: Lost Sink Falls, McMullen Road, Gurley, AL, USA
Address: Stone Cuts Trail, Huntsville, AL 35801, USA
