Alabama Tourism Department Designates 2025 the Year of Alabama Trails
Birmingham, AL – February 27, 2025 – The Alabama Trails Foundation is excited to announce our partnership with the Alabama Tourism Department for the 2025 Year of Alabama Trails, a statewide initiative celebrating the many trails that crisscross the state. From spectacular mountain trails to serene waterways and historic pathways, Alabama offers a wealth of outdoor experiences for visitors and residents alike.
Throughout 2025, the Year of Alabama Trails will showcase the state’s natural beauty and promote healthy lifestyles through a variety of events, hikes, community activities, and educational programs. This initiative aims to highlight the unique character of Alabama’s trails, encourage exploration, and foster a deeper appreciation for the state’s natural resources.
“Alabama is a treasure trove of outdoor adventures, and our trails are at the heart of it all,” said Paul DeMarco, Alabama Trails Foundation Board Chair. “The Year of Alabama Trails is an opportunity to showcase the incredible diversity of Alabama’s trails. From the rugged terrain of our Appalachian mountains, and the quiet beauty of our rivers and lakes, to the white sands of our coastal beaches, there’s something for everyone in Alabama. Join us in exploring these natural wonders and discovering the numerous benefits of spending time outdoors.”
While The Year of Alabama Trails highlights 25 top trails for 2025, the Alabama Trails Foundation will continue our work to improve Alabama’s trail networks, from hiking and biking to horseback riding and canoeing opportunities across our great state, helping to ensure trails that are here for everyone to benefit from and enjoy.
As part of our partnership with the Alabama Tourism Department, the Alabama Trails Foundation is working with local communities, organizations, and businesses to create a memorable and comprehensive experience for all trail users. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker, a casual walker, a cyclist, a paddler, or simply someone who enjoys spending time in nature, the Year of Alabama Trails has something for everyone.
For the top 25 Trails, check here. https://alabama.travel/experience-alabama/outdoor/year-of-trails
Learn more about our work and find your next adventure below:
The Pinhoti Trail The Pinhoti Trail is the Alabama Trail Foundation’s first Primary Project. The Pinhoti includes six land ownerships, crosses six U.S. Highways, traverses six Alabama counties, and is over 160 miles in length. Volunteers perform most of the new trail development and maintenance of the existing trail.
The Cahaba Blueway The Cahaba is one of the most biologically diverse and beautiful rivers in North America, and it has tremendous potential to become a broadly valued local recreational asset and a nationally recognized ecotourism destination.
100 Alabama Miles Challenge is an ongoing program designed to inspire all Alabamians to walk, run, hike, bike, swim, paddle, ride, or roll 100 miles each year and to do so by exploring the thousands of miles of trails available at Alabama’s parks, nature preserves, and rivers.
Alabama State Park Trails Enjoy a biking, hiking, or horseback riding adventure on your next visit to Alabama State Parks! With over 500 miles of trails offered and natural beauty from every angle, our 21 state parks have hiking, biking, and equestrian trails that provide every skill level with opportunities to see the diverse geology and plant and animal communities throughout the state.
Alabama Recreational Trails Program This website connects you to the outstanding variety of recreational trails across “Alabama the Beautiful.”
Alabama Travel’s Outdoor Section. Experience the best of Alabama outdoors! 22 state parks, eight national parks, and numerous nature preserves provide boundless opportunities to canoe, fish, hike, camp, and enjoy the great outdoors. From the foothills of the Appalachians to the white beaches of the Gulf, Alabama is a land of natural wonders.