Alabama is home to some of America’s most beautiful rivers. Interestingly, many of these rivers have hiking trails that either follow along them or are located within close proximity to them. Listed below are nine of Alabama’s best river trails. Don’t forget to add them to your summer bucket list!
- Walls of Jericho Trail
alltrails/Jon Knotts The Walls of Jericho Trail is a 6.4-mile, out-and-back trail that’s located near Estillfork, Alabama. It’s considered one of the state’s most difficult trails. However, it’s also one of the most rewarding. The waterfall at the end makes the hike well worth it. Click here to view trail map.
- Chinnabee Silent Trail
alltrails/Melinda Killian The Chinnabee Silent Trail, which measures 8.1 miles out and back and has a moderate rating, is a scenic trail that’s located near Lineville, Alabama. It features a lake and offers a variety of activities, including hiking, camping, bird watching, and more. Click here to view trail map.
- Borden Creek Hiking Trail
alltrails/J Savey Alabama’s Borden Creek Hiking Trail is a 4.9-mile, out-and-back trail that’s located within the Sipsey Wilderness near Haleyville, Alabama. It has a moderate rating and is a fun spot for hiking, camping, nature trips, and more. Click here to view trail map.
- Sougahoagdee Falls
alltrails/Michael Weber Sougahoagdee Falls is a 4-mile, out-and-back trail with an easy rating. Its main feature is a waterfall, and it’s primarily used for hiking and nature trips. This scenic trail is located within North Alabama’s Willilam B. Bankhead National Forest. Click here to view trail map.
- Desoto Falls Bottom and Bluff Overlook Loop
alltrails/Richard Ricau Alabama’s Desoto Falls Bottom and Bluff Overlook Loop is a 1.9-mile, out-and-back trail that’s located near the charming town of Mentone. It follows a river, features one of the state’s most beautiful waterfalls, and is great for all skill levels. Click here to view trail map.
- John B. Scott Forever Wild Trail
alltrails/Jacob Wadsworth The John B. Scott Forever Wild Trail, which has a moderate rating, is a 4.4-mile loop trail that’s located near Kent, Alabama. This scenic trail follows along the Tallapoosa River and offers a variety of activity options such as hiking, walking, bird watching, and nature trips. Click here to view trail map.
- Parker Falls Trail
alltrails/Abby Chambers Parker Falls Trail is a 1.7-mile, out-and-back trail with a moderate rating. It’s located near Haleyville, Alabama and offers a variety of activities, including hiking, camping, nature trips, and more. Click here to view trail map.
- Swayback Bridge Trail
alltrails/Tim Czapansky Alabama’s Swayback Bridge Trail is a 4.6-mile loop trail that’s located near the beautiful town of Wetumpka. It’s nestled on the banks of Lake Jordan and isn’t far from the Coosa River. This moderately-rated trail offers a variety of activities, including hiking, mountain biking, and running. Click here to view trail map.
- Cutchenmine Trail
alltrails/Tyler Sluder The Cutchenmine Trail is a 4.4-mile, out-and-back trail that’s located inside Alabama’s Lake Guntersville State Park. It’s an easy trail that follows the Tennessee River, and it’s a popular spot for hiking, fishing, and bird watching. Click here to view trail map.
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alltrails/Jon Knotts
The Walls of Jericho Trail is a 6.4-mile, out-and-back trail that’s located near Estillfork, Alabama. It’s considered one of the state’s most difficult trails. However, it’s also one of the most rewarding. The waterfall at the end makes the hike well worth it. Click here to view trail map.
alltrails/Melinda Killian
The Chinnabee Silent Trail, which measures 8.1 miles out and back and has a moderate rating, is a scenic trail that’s located near Lineville, Alabama. It features a lake and offers a variety of activities, including hiking, camping, bird watching, and more. Click here to view trail map.
alltrails/J Savey
Alabama’s Borden Creek Hiking Trail is a 4.9-mile, out-and-back trail that’s located within the Sipsey Wilderness near Haleyville, Alabama. It has a moderate rating and is a fun spot for hiking, camping, nature trips, and more. Click here to view trail map.
alltrails/Michael Weber
Sougahoagdee Falls is a 4-mile, out-and-back trail with an easy rating. Its main feature is a waterfall, and it’s primarily used for hiking and nature trips. This scenic trail is located within North Alabama’s Willilam B. Bankhead National Forest. Click here to view trail map.
alltrails/Richard Ricau
Alabama’s Desoto Falls Bottom and Bluff Overlook Loop is a 1.9-mile, out-and-back trail that’s located near the charming town of Mentone. It follows a river, features one of the state’s most beautiful waterfalls, and is great for all skill levels. Click here to view trail map.
alltrails/Jacob Wadsworth
The John B. Scott Forever Wild Trail, which has a moderate rating, is a 4.4-mile loop trail that’s located near Kent, Alabama. This scenic trail follows along the Tallapoosa River and offers a variety of activity options such as hiking, walking, bird watching, and nature trips. Click here to view trail map.
alltrails/Abby Chambers
Parker Falls Trail is a 1.7-mile, out-and-back trail with a moderate rating. It’s located near Haleyville, Alabama and offers a variety of activities, including hiking, camping, nature trips, and more. Click here to view trail map.
alltrails/Tim Czapansky
Alabama’s Swayback Bridge Trail is a 4.6-mile loop trail that’s located near the beautiful town of Wetumpka. It’s nestled on the banks of Lake Jordan and isn’t far from the Coosa River. This moderately-rated trail offers a variety of activities, including hiking, mountain biking, and running. Click here to view trail map.
alltrails/Tyler Sluder
The Cutchenmine Trail is a 4.4-mile, out-and-back trail that’s located inside Alabama’s Lake Guntersville State Park. It’s an easy trail that follows the Tennessee River, and it’s a popular spot for hiking, fishing, and bird watching. Click here to view trail map.
For more information about Alabama’s Cutchenmine Trail, be sure to take a look at the following article: The Cutchenmine Trail Might Be One Of The Most Beautiful Short-And-Sweet Hikes To Take In Alabama.
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Address: Walls of Jericho Alabama Trailhead, Parking lot, Estillfork, AL 35745, USAAddress: Chinnabee Silent Trail Parking Lot, AL-281, Lineville, AL 36266, USAAddress: Borden Creek, Alabama 35650, USAAddress: Sougahoagdee Falls Parking, Hickory Grove Rd, Houston, AL 35572, USAAddress: DeSoto Falls, Alabama 35984, USAAddress: John B. Scott Forever Wild Trail - Trailhead, Gold Mine Rd, Dadeville, AL 36853, USAAddress: Parker Falls, Alabama 35565, USAAddress: Swayback Bridge Trail, Jordan Dam Rd, Wetumpka, AL 36092, USAAddress: Lake Guntersville State Park Campground, 24 State Campground Rd, Guntersville, AL 35976, USA
