7 Best Winter Hiking Trails in Alabama

It’s no secret that hiking is one of the most popular outdoor activities in Alabama. There are many trails located throughout the state that are great for hiking year-round, especially during the winter months. Sure, Alabama might not get a lot of snow during the winter season, but it’s still a great time of year to explore some of the best trails in Yellowhammer State, including the seven listed below.

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Walls of Jericho Alabama Trailhead, Parking Lot, Estillfork, AL 35745, USA

Alabama’s Walls of Jericho Trail, located near the small town of Estillfork, is 6.4 miles round trip. Even though this is one of the hardest trails to hike in the state of Yellowhammer, the waterfall at the end is worth it. Click here to see the full trail map.

Bald Rock, Alabama 36258, USA

One of Alabama’s best and easiest hiking trails is the Doug Ghee Accessible Trail, aka Bald Rock Boardwalk. This 0.6 mile round trip trail is located in Cheaha State Park and offers one of the most breathtaking views in Alabama, especially during the winter months. Click here to see the full trail map.

John B. Scott Forever Wild Trail – Trailhead, Gold Mine Rd, Dadeville, AL 36853, USA

Alabama’s John B. Scott Forever Wild Trail with a moderate difficulty rating is a 4.4 mile loop trail located near the small town of Kent, Alabama. This scenic trail follows the Tallapoosa River through a beautifully forested landscape. Click here to see the full trail map.

Borden Creek, Alabama 35650, USA

The Borden Creek Hiking Trail in North Alabama, located in the Sipsey Wilderness near Haleyville, is a 4.9 mile round trip trail with a moderate difficulty rating. It offers a variety of recreational activities and is perfect for hiking all year round, especially during the winter season. Click here to see the full trail map.

Smith Mountain Fire Tower, Jacksons’ Gap, AL 36861, USA

The Walker Bynum Smith Mountain Tower Trail, which is located near Dadeville, Alabama, is a 0.7 mile loop trail that ends at a fire tower that overlooks beautiful Lake Martin. It offers an easy level of difficulty and is a wonderful hiking trail with the whole family on a winter day. Click here to see the full trail map.

Stone Cuts Trail, Huntsville, AL 35801, USA

Stone Cuts Trail is a 2.4 mile loop trail located in Monte Sano State Park, northern Alabama. It offers a moderate level of difficulty and offers very nice views both of the park and of the east side of the Monte Sano mountain. Click here to see the full trail map.

Ruffner Mountain, 1214 81st St S, Birmingham, AL 35206, USA

Overlook Trail in Alabama via Quarry Trail is located in the Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve in Birmingham. It’s 2.8 miles round trip, and it’s also easy enough for all skill levels. The Overlook Trail via Quarry Trail is perfect for hiking any time of the year, especially during the winter months. Click here to see the full trail map.

Have you ever hiked any of these seven trails during the Alabama winter months? If so, share your experience with us in the comments below. Also, let us know your favorite trail to hike this time of year.

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