It’s no secret that Alabama has some pretty amazing hiking trails. In fact, several of them even offer spectacular lake views. Listed below, we’ve included seven Alabama trails where you’ll experience an unforgettable lake view. You’ll want to hike them all!
- Walker Bynum Smith Mountain Tower Trail
alltrails/April Schmidt The Walker Bynum Smith Mountain Tower Trail is an easy, 0.7-mile loop trail that’s located near Dadeville, Alabama. It begins at the bottom of Smith Mountain and will take you to the top of a 90-foot-tall fire tower where you’ll experience spectacular views of Lake Martin. Click here for full trail map. Smith Mountain Fire Tower, Jacksons’ Gap, AL 36861, USA
- Swayback Bridge Trail
alltrails/Paula Stubblefield Established in 1998, Alabama’s Swayback Bridge Trail is an 8.7-mile loop trail with a moderate level of difficulty. It’s located near the town of Wetumpka and features a 290-foot-long bridge, which was built in 1931. While hiking this trail, you’ll get some great views of Lake Jordan. Click here for full trail map. Swayback Bridge Trail, Jordan Dam Rd, Wetumpka, AL 36092, USA
- Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail
alltrails/Randy Householder Alabama’s Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail is a 4.2-mile loop trail that’s located near the town of Dadeville. It has a moderate level of difficulty, which means it’s a great trail for most skill levels. While hiking this scenic trail, you’ll experience great views of Lake Martin. Click here for full trail map. Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail, 2234 Overlook Dr, Dadeville, AL 36853, USA
- Oak Mountain Tranquility Lake and White Trail Loop
alltrails/Rebecca Rogers The Oak Mountain Tranquility Lake and White Trail Loop, which is located within Oak Mountain State Park, is a 6.3-mile loop trail near Indian Springs, Alabama. It has a moderate level of difficulty and offers great views of Tranquility Lake. Click here for full trail map. Oak Mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Dr, Pelham, AL 35124, USA
- Madison County Nature Trail
tripadvisor/flamo1 Alabama’s Madison County Nature Trail, a.k.a. Green Mountain Nature Trail, is a 72-acre park that’s located in Huntsville. One of its main features is a 1.5-mile trail that surrounds the beautiful 17-acre Sky Lake. Click here for more information. Madison County Nature Trail, 5000 Nature Trail Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35803, USA
- Lake Lurleen via Tashka Trail
alltrails/Min Sessions The Lake Lurleen via Tashka Trail, which is located within Lake Lurleen State Park, is a 12-mile loop trail near Coker, Alabama. It has a moderate level of difficulty and offers a fantastic view of Lake Lurleen. Click here for full trail map. Lake Lurleen State Park, 13226 Lake Lurleen Rd, Coker, AL 35452, USA
- Ed Lisenby Lake Trail
alltrails/Sydne Eilish Alabama’s Ed Lisenby Lake Trail is an easy, 3.5-mile loop trail that’s located near Ozark. While hiking this trail, you’ll get a great view of Ed Lisenby Lake, especially since the trail runs along the lake’s shoreline. Click here for full trail map. Ed Lisenby Lake, 861 Myrtle Dr, Ozark, AL 36360, USA
Have you ever hiked any of these Alabama trails? If so, what did you think about their lake view(s)? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
alltrails/April Schmidt
The Walker Bynum Smith Mountain Tower Trail is an easy, 0.7-mile loop trail that’s located near Dadeville, Alabama. It begins at the bottom of Smith Mountain and will take you to the top of a 90-foot-tall fire tower where you’ll experience spectacular views of Lake Martin. Click here for full trail map.
Smith Mountain Fire Tower, Jacksons’ Gap, AL 36861, USA
alltrails/Paula Stubblefield
Established in 1998, Alabama’s Swayback Bridge Trail is an 8.7-mile loop trail with a moderate level of difficulty. It’s located near the town of Wetumpka and features a 290-foot-long bridge, which was built in 1931. While hiking this trail, you’ll get some great views of Lake Jordan. Click here for full trail map.
Swayback Bridge Trail, Jordan Dam Rd, Wetumpka, AL 36092, USA
alltrails/Randy Householder
Alabama’s Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail is a 4.2-mile loop trail that’s located near the town of Dadeville. It has a moderate level of difficulty, which means it’s a great trail for most skill levels. While hiking this scenic trail, you’ll experience great views of Lake Martin. Click here for full trail map.
Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail, 2234 Overlook Dr, Dadeville, AL 36853, USA
alltrails/Rebecca Rogers
The Oak Mountain Tranquility Lake and White Trail Loop, which is located within Oak Mountain State Park, is a 6.3-mile loop trail near Indian Springs, Alabama. It has a moderate level of difficulty and offers great views of Tranquility Lake. Click here for full trail map.
Oak Mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Dr, Pelham, AL 35124, USA
tripadvisor/flamo1
Alabama’s Madison County Nature Trail, a.k.a. Green Mountain Nature Trail, is a 72-acre park that’s located in Huntsville. One of its main features is a 1.5-mile trail that surrounds the beautiful 17-acre Sky Lake. Click here for more information.
Madison County Nature Trail, 5000 Nature Trail Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35803, USA
alltrails/Min Sessions
The Lake Lurleen via Tashka Trail, which is located within Lake Lurleen State Park, is a 12-mile loop trail near Coker, Alabama. It has a moderate level of difficulty and offers a fantastic view of Lake Lurleen. Click here for full trail map.
Lake Lurleen State Park, 13226 Lake Lurleen Rd, Coker, AL 35452, USA
alltrails/Sydne Eilish
Alabama’s Ed Lisenby Lake Trail is an easy, 3.5-mile loop trail that’s located near Ozark. While hiking this trail, you’ll get a great view of Ed Lisenby Lake, especially since the trail runs along the lake’s shoreline. Click here for full trail map.
Ed Lisenby Lake, 861 Myrtle Dr, Ozark, AL 36360, USA
For more information about Alabama’s Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail, be sure to take a look at the following article: With Incredible Lake Views, The Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail Is Known As The Most Spectacular Trail In Alabama.
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