Alabama Trails Foundation Applauds U.S. Senate Committee Passage of Talladega National Forest Expansion Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2025. The Alabama Trails Foundation (ATF) today celebrated the passage of U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville’s (R-Auburn) Talladega National Forest Expansion Act by the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and F …
Norfolk Southern grants $25,000 to Alabama Trails Foundation in support of making the Pinhoti Trail a Safer Place
Alabama Trails Foundation is proud to announce it has received a $25,000 grant from Norfolk Southern through its Thriving Communities Grant Program. The funding will support the U.S. Highway 78 bridge crossing, helping to create a stronger trail system …
Flagg Mountain Unveiled as Pinhoti Trail’s Official Southern Gateway
WEOGUFKA, AL — A historic dedication ceremony took place last week on Flagg Mountain in Coosa County, officially establishing the mountain’s iconic stone tower as the southern terminus, or “Mile 0,” of the Pinhoti Trail, including unveiling a survey ma …
Alabama’s First Mountain Makes a Home for the Pinhoti Trail: October 2, 2025
A Celebration of the Official Hiking Gateway to Appalachia at Flagg Mountain Tower: A Year of Alabama Trails Event WEOGUFKA, AL — The Alabama Trails Foundation and the Alabama Forestry Commission today announced a special dedication ceremony to recogni …
Alabama Trails Foundation Announces New Bridge to Enhance the Hiking Experience at Jogloma-Scott Lake in Talladega National Forest
August 19, 2025 – The Alabama Trails Foundation (ATF) has begun work at Jogloma-Scott Lake, located near the Porter’s Gap Trailhead in eastern Alabama’s Talladega National Forest. A bridge, pier, and other improvements to the location will enhance the …
University of West Alabama Celebrates “Year of Trails” with Unveiling of New Trail Signage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE University of West Alabama Celebrates “Year of Trails” with Unveiling of New Trail Signage LIVINGSTON, AL – July 28, 2025 – The University of West Alabama (UWA) is proud to announce the official unveiling of new wayfinding and int …
Pinhoti Trail to Consider Important Pedestrian Bridge Over U.S. Highway 78, Enhancing the Woodland Experience, Long-term Sustainability and Safety along Alabama’s longest footpath.
HEFLIN, ALABAMA – July 8, 2025 – A project to enhance the Pinhoti Trail that was first highlighted as a trail need in 2019 in the Pinhoti Master Plan is officially underway, with plans to construct a dedicated pedestrian bridge over U.S. …
City of Tuscaloosa Holds Year of Trails Sign Dedication
The City of Tuscaloosa held a dedication ceremony for the Year of Trails sign on the Tuscaloosa Riverwalk on Monday, June 30, at 9:30 a.m. Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox and President of the Alabama Trails Foundation, Paul DeMarco spoke during the …
Cahaba Blueway Sign Unveiling to Highlight Recreational Access and Conservation Efforts
Monday, May 19, 2025 Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge, AL – May 17, 2025 – Trail and river lovers gathered at the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge to celebrate the unveiling of new signage for the Cahaba Blueway. This signage continues to enh …
The trails to Alabama’s future runs through its small towns
(originally published in Yellowhammer News) On a cool spring morning in Coosa County, a few hikers gather outside the Pinhoti Outdoor Center. They sip coffee, double-check their gear and swap stories about where the trail might take them next. It’s a f …