Alabama Trails with Alabama Travel

The Year of Alabama Trails explored the state from every angle, starting with hiking, biking and paddling routes that led travelers deep into the outdoors. It also followed cultural trails built around food, drink, art, music, and history, proving that some of the best trips are more about the journey than the destination.

The South’s Finest Trail Mix

Once you get a taste of Alabama’s outdoor trails, you’ll have an appetite for a whole new kind of adventure off the beaten path. Follow our culinary, music, history and arts trails to discover kitchens, concert halls, back roads, small towns and bustling cities. Wherever you start, our amazing trail mix invites you to explore more, linger longer and experience Alabama from every angle.

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Alabama’s 25 Top  Must-Tread Trails

Alabama is an outdoor-lover’s paradise. You’ll find great hiking, biking and paddling wherever you may roam here, but we’ve done the legwork for you and created this collection of our very best trails. Why not hit them all? It’s good to have goals.

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Off the Beaten Path

Immerse yourself in the Year of Alabama Trails and discover outdoor adventures, cultural routes and stories that give adventurous spirits new ways to explore the state.

Sounds of Alabama

Some trips deserve a soundtrack. Cue up “The South’s Finest Trail Mix,” then let the music lead you from legendary studios and hometown heroes to one more stop you didn’t know you needed.

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Explore Alabama’s Best

For more than 20 years, we’ve been inviting travelers to take a closer look at the things that make Alabama truly unique. Check out this archive of each year’s theme and some of our greatest hits.

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