The Best Backpacking in Alabama

Around 5pm, we hiked down the only clearly marked trail that departs from the parking lot. The path begins with gentle switchbacks and great views of the forest, occasionally passing by small waterfalls, sinkholes, and caves; and arriving at the Hurricane Creek crossing (log with handrail) after ...

Start hiking at Cheaha Trailhead, located at the far end of a parking area just before you get to Cheaha State Park on Highway 281. Follow the Cave Creek Trail until you reach the Pinhoti connector, and hang a right to take the Pinhoti Trail northbound. Look for a sign that points to McDill overl...

This 17.7 mile loop trail is actually the combination of three separate trails, the Chinabee Silent Trail, the Skyway Loop Trail, and a piece of the Pinhoti Trail. There are several places on the trail that are near vertical and are demanding, especially on the Pinhoti. Primitive campsites are lo...

Cave Creek Trail from Cheaha Trailhead is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Lineville, Alabama.

Conecuh Trail South Loop via Open Pond Trailhead is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Andalusia, Alabama.

Skyway Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Ashland, Alabama.

Perdido River Trail: Blue Lake Landing to Staple Fork Landing is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Robertsdale, Alabama.

Sipsey Big Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Houston, Alabama.

Oak Mountain Blue Trail to White Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Pelham, Alabama.

Cotton Bayou, Rosemary Dunes, and Catman Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Orange Beach, Alabama.

Pinhoti Trail: Adam's Gap to Cheaha State Park is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Lineville, Alabama.

Never Never Land Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Fort Payne, Alabama.

Forever Wild Trails Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Dothan, Alabama.

Pinhoti Trail: US 278 to Esom Hill Road is a point-to-point trail where you may see local wildlife located near located near Piedmont, Alabama.

Nubbin Creek Trail to Pinhoti Trail To McDill Point Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Lineville, Alabama.

Clairmont Gap to Adams Gap is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Lineville, Alabama.