How many hiking trails are listed in Alabama?

The directory currently includes 90 quality-checked routes in Alabama, covering 1.1k km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest in Alabama?

Eastern Continental Trail (Alabama roadwalk) currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Pinhoti Trail - GET Portion and Wade Mountain Nature Reserve National Recreation Trails before choosing.

When should you hike in Alabama?

Varies by region is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy in Alabama?

46 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

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Hiking trails in Alabama

90 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped in Alabama, United States. Together their route lines cover 1.1k km. The average route is 12.4 km with 130 m (427 ft) of recorded ascent.

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Trails: 1.1k
Kilometres: 0
Parks: 643 m
Highest point

The directory difficulty mix is 46 easy (51%), 36 moderate (40%) and 8 hard or expert (9%). 27 routes (30%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are mountain (9), river (7), lake (6), wildlife watching (2). The highest recorded point in this set is 643 m (2,110 ft). The place-level planning field lists varies by region as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. Eastern Continental Trail (Alabama roadwalk), Pinhoti Trail - GET Portion, Wade Mountain Nature Reserve National Recreation Trails currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

Choose by the details

How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

4.7 km

Mountain Mist Trail

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

103 m

Mountain Mist Trail

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

0 recorded loops

Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
Eastern Continental Trail (Alabama roadwalk)	344 km	1,088 m	83 hr	Point to point
Pinhoti Trail - GET Portion	336 km	2,601 m	83 hr	Point to point
Wade Mountain Nature Reserve National Recreation Trails	15.7 km	358 m	3 hr 50 min	Point to point
Lake Guntersville State Park National Recreation Trail	50.1 km	1,360 m	13 hr	Point to point
Green Mountain Recreational Preserve Trail	22.3 km	852 m	6 hr 9 min	Point to point
Mountain Mist Trail	4.7 km	103 m	1 hr 7 min	Point to point

Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.