Alabama is well known for having some of the best hiking trails around. While many of them are quite challenging, several others are rather easy and perfect for all skill levels. Listed below are seven of the Yellowhammer State’s easiest hiking trails. In addition to having an easy rating, they also lead to stunning scenery, whether it be waterfalls, creeks, or breathtaking views. You’ll want to hike them all!
- Alum Hollow Trail - Huntsville
alltrails/Kurt Vachon Alabama’s Alum Hollow Trail, which has a distance of 2.2 miles out and back, is located near Huntsville at Green Mountain Nature Preserve. It leads to a beautiful waterfall and is mostly used for hiking. Click here for full trail map. Land Trust of North Alabama: Green Mountain Nature Preserve Alum Hollow Trailhead, 13800 S Shawdee Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35803, USA
- (Doug Ghee Accessible Trail) Bald Rock Boardwalk - Delta
alltrails/Karen Barrick The Doug Ghee Accessible Trail, also known as Bald Rock Boardwalk, is a 0.6-mile, out-and-back trail that’s located within Cheaha State Park. This short and easy trail is primarily used for hiking, jogging, and nature trips. It also leads to one of Alabama’s most breathtaking views. Click here for full trail map. Bald Rock, Alabama 36258, USA
- Cutchenmine Trail - Albertville
alltrails/Steven Brown Alabama’s Cutchenmine Trail is a 4.4-mile, out-and-back trail that’s located within Lake Guntersville State Park. It’s mostly used for hiking, bird watching, and fishing. This scenic trail follows along Short Creek, which eventually flows into Lake Guntersville. Click here for full trail map. Lake Guntersville State Park, 1155 Lodge Dr, Guntersville, AL 35976, USA
- Walker Bynum Smith Mountain Fire Tower Trail - Dadeville
alltrails/David Moser The Walker Bynum Smith Mountain Fire Tower Trail is a 0.7-mile loop trail that’s located near Dadeville, Alabama. As its name suggests, this trail leads to a 90ft fire tower, which offers incredible scenic views of Lake Martin. Click here for full trail map. Smith Mountain Fire Tower, Jacksons’ Gap, AL 36861, USA
- Falling Rock Falls Hike - Montevallo
alltrails/Garrett Johnson Falling Rock Falls Hike is a 1.8-mile, out-and-back trail that’s located within the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge. It’s primarily used for hiking and horseback riding, and it also leads to one of Alabama’s most beautiful hidden waterfalls. Click here for full trail map. Falling Rock Falls Trail Head, 1601 Landview Rd, Montevallo, AL 35115, USA
- Pulpit Rock Trail - Heflin
alltrails/Tim Smith Alabama’s Pulpit Rock Trail is a popular 0.6-mile, out-and-back trail. Like the Doug Ghee Accessible Trail, it’s also located within Cheaha State Park and leads to one of Alabama’s most breathtaking views. Click here for full trail map. Pulpit Rock, Alabama 36258, USA
- Pine Beach Trail - Gulf Shores
alltrails/Rodney Johnson Pine Beach Trail, which is located within the Gulf Coast’s Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, is a 3.5-mile, out-and-back trail with lots of wildlife. It also leads to one of Alabama’s beautiful white-sand beaches, which we’re quite famous for. Click here for full trail map. Pine Beach Trail, Alabama 36542, USA
Have you ever hiked one of these seven Alabama trails? If so, what did you think about the scenery? Let us know in the comments below!
alltrails/Kurt Vachon
Alabama’s Alum Hollow Trail, which has a distance of 2.2 miles out and back, is located near Huntsville at Green Mountain Nature Preserve. It leads to a beautiful waterfall and is mostly used for hiking. Click here for full trail map.
Land Trust of North Alabama: Green Mountain Nature Preserve Alum Hollow Trailhead, 13800 S Shawdee Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35803, USA
alltrails/Karen Barrick
The Doug Ghee Accessible Trail, also known as Bald Rock Boardwalk, is a 0.6-mile, out-and-back trail that’s located within Cheaha State Park. This short and easy trail is primarily used for hiking, jogging, and nature trips. It also leads to one of Alabama’s most breathtaking views. Click here for full trail map.
Bald Rock, Alabama 36258, USA
alltrails/Steven Brown
Alabama’s Cutchenmine Trail is a 4.4-mile, out-and-back trail that’s located within Lake Guntersville State Park. It’s mostly used for hiking, bird watching, and fishing. This scenic trail follows along Short Creek, which eventually flows into Lake Guntersville. Click here for full trail map.
Lake Guntersville State Park, 1155 Lodge Dr, Guntersville, AL 35976, USA
alltrails/David Moser
The Walker Bynum Smith Mountain Fire Tower Trail is a 0.7-mile loop trail that’s located near Dadeville, Alabama. As its name suggests, this trail leads to a 90ft fire tower, which offers incredible scenic views of Lake Martin. Click here for full trail map.
Smith Mountain Fire Tower, Jacksons’ Gap, AL 36861, USA
alltrails/Garrett Johnson
Falling Rock Falls Hike is a 1.8-mile, out-and-back trail that’s located within the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge. It’s primarily used for hiking and horseback riding, and it also leads to one of Alabama’s most beautiful hidden waterfalls. Click here for full trail map.
Falling Rock Falls Trail Head, 1601 Landview Rd, Montevallo, AL 35115, USA
alltrails/Tim Smith
Alabama’s Pulpit Rock Trail is a popular 0.6-mile, out-and-back trail. Like the Doug Ghee Accessible Trail, it’s also located within Cheaha State Park and leads to one of Alabama’s most breathtaking views. Click here for full trail map.
Pulpit Rock, Alabama 36258, USA
alltrails/Rodney Johnson
Pine Beach Trail, which is located within the Gulf Coast’s Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, is a 3.5-mile, out-and-back trail with lots of wildlife. It also leads to one of Alabama’s beautiful white-sand beaches, which we’re quite famous for. Click here for full trail map.
Pine Beach Trail, Alabama 36542, USA
For more information about Alabama’s Pulpit Rock Trail, be sure to take a look at the following article: Pulpit Rock Trail Is A Low-Key Alabama Hike That Has An Amazing Payoff.
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