The Alabama Trails Foundation will host a ride in partnership with Northeast Alabama Bicycle Association (NEABA), and there will be points of interest to stop at in each town along the trail.
Trails are important for economic development, community wellbeing, and regional connections. East Alabama can benefit from a general trails strategy… let’s work together to get organized and make it happen.
The event will be held in the green space behind the building next to the Chief Ladiga Trail in Piedmont, Alabama.
Registration tables will be located at Mike Tucker Park from 9 AM to 10 AM, and at the Jacksonville Train Depot from 9 AM to 12:30 PM. You can also register and pick up wristbands at the Alabama Trails Foundation table located at 107 S Main Street in Piedmont, AL beginning at 11 AM.
Trail organizations in east Alabama are teaming up with the cities of Anniston, Weaver, Jacksonville, and Piedmont to host Celebrate Trails Day on the Chief Ladiga Trail!
The Northeast Alabama Bicycle Association will host two group bikes rides on the trail. There will be a longer option and a shorter option with a turnaround point in Piedmont for both rides. You aren’t required to participate in a group ride to take part in this event. Everyone is welcome to get outside and enjoy the trail!
Hydration and information stations will be set up at multiple locations along the trail. Food trucks and live music will be located in Piedmont for everyone to enjoy!
Check out the event link for more details. This event is a collaboration between the Alabama Trails Foundation, Northeast Alabama Bicycle Association, Pinhoti Pizza Company, and many other great organizations!
We look forward to celebrating on the Chief Ladiga Trail with you on Celebrate Trails Day!
Bicycle Rental Information:
Wig’s Wheels – http://www.wigswheels.com/
- Location: 1229 Noble Street, Anniston, AL 36201
- Contact: (256) 237-9447
- Call for rental information.
Jacksonville State University U-Rec – https://www.jsu.edu/urec/adventure/rentals.html
- Location: JSU Adventure Recreation Center, 119 Beck Circle, Jacksonville, AL 36265
- Contact: (256) 782-8690 or adventurerec@jsu.edu
- $25 for a bike and helmet ($5 purchase of a U-Rec day pass required for non-members)
Elevated Grounds
- Location: 110 South Center Avenue, Piedmont, AL 36272
- Contact: (256) 792-9485
- $8/hour for bicycle
Businesses Offering Discounts to Registered Participants:
Perks for Registered Participants:
Show your wristband at the following businesses to get special discounts!
- Coddiwomple Hiker Trash and Treasures – free sticker and 10% off total purchase
- Coldwater Mountain Brewpub – 10% off purchase of food
- Dugger Mountain Fudge & Coffee Co. – 20% off purchase of food or drink items
- Elevated Grounds – 10% off one coffee
- Eubanks Welcome Center – one additional entry into a drawing for a free Chief Ladiga Trail t-shirt and hat
- Shell’s Downtown – free dessert with purchase of other food or drink item
Want to use a map to find yourself along the trail? Try below.
- download the Avenza maps app (iphone) (android) onto your phone
- download the pdf from the website to your phone
- open Avenza. Approve any permissions it asks you to use. It definitely needs to access your location.
- the main landing screen has an orange plus in the lower left corner. push the + symbol.
- push download or import a map
- On Android, push the orange plus button in the lower left corner of the main landing screen. On iPhone, push the funnel shaped green logo under “My Maps” on the main landing screen.
- navigate to where you downloaded the pdf file.
- once the map loads, you are ready to go!
