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Loop Trails (No Backtracking) in Alabama
Alabama has 51 trails with a loop route in this directory, across 25 cities and towns — Huntsville, Madison, Birmingham, Fort Payne and 21 more. Start and finish at the same trailhead: a known distance, no backtracking and no car shuttle.
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Monte Sano State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,510 reviews
Expansive mountaintop green space featuring trails, rustic stone cabins & scenic views.
Talladega National Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,483 reviews
Leafy destination with trails for hiking, mountain biking & all-terrain vehicles, plus camping.
Joe Wheeler State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,152 reviews
Lakeside park offers a restaurant, cottages & plenty of space for gatherings & getaways.
Chewacla State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,102 reviews
Vast, leafy park featuring sprawling lake, bike trails, campgrounds & cabins is a draw for families.
Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,919 reviews
Acres of parkland for outdoor sports plus an iron & steel museum with artifacts & demonstrations.
Sportsman Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,914 reviews
Park offering a fishing lake & playground along with a mini-train, putt-putt golf & paddle boats.
Meaher State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,511 reviews
Tranquil nature area offering camping & picnicking space, a fishing pier & waterfront boardwalk.
Madison County Nature Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,429 reviews
72-acre park atop Green Mountain offering recreation on Sky Lake & a 1.5-mile walking trail.
Weathington Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,037 reviews
Scénic park offering riverside views and a paved loop track.
Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Bankhead Trailhead)
4.8 ★★★★★ 721 reviews
Expansive preserve featuring 25+ miles of trails, scenic waterfalls, bluff vistas, springs & caves.
Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 732 reviews
Popular destination for hiking with trails, a small playground & rock formations.
Wilderness Park/Bamboo Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 702 reviews
Small dog-friendly park featuring a trail through bamboo trees & a frog pond in a serene setting.
Indian Creek Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 603 reviews
Long, narrow stretch of woods running along Indian Creek & featuring a walking trail.
Forever Wild Trails
4.7 ★★★★★ 329 reviews
10-mi. trail system with 6 linked loops & bike repair stations, plus changing rooms & a pump track.
Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 304 reviews
Relaxed lakefront trails for hiking, swimming and picnics, plus scenic outlooks.
Wade Mountain Nature Preserve (Spragins Hollow Trailhead)
4.6 ★★★★★ 292 reviews
Sprawling, hilly terrain with rugged hiking trails, abundant wildlife & scenic valley views.
Swayback Bridge Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 294 reviews
Wooded network of trails, including loops and climbs, popular with hikers and mountain bikers.
Blevins Gap Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 245 reviews
Nature preserve with hiking trails and overlooks offering views of Huntsville and the sunset.
Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 219 reviews
Trail-lined nature preserve featuring disc golf and a water feature.
Cahaba River Walk Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 214 reviews
Wooded park offering a paved trail, picnic tables, a playground, and dog park, plus river access.
Alum Hollow
4.7 ★★★★★ 180 reviews
Area with a variety of hiking trails ranging from easy to challenging, waterfalls, and a cave.
Wade Mountain Greenway
4.5 ★★★★★ 170 reviews
Popular area offering paved and woodsy trails for family-friendly hiking, and picnicking.
Pike County Lake
4.5 ★★★★★ 160 reviews
Picturesque outdoor oasis featuring a nature trail, 1.77-mile loop, boat rentals and lakeside fishing, plus picnic areas.
Jeff Friend Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 153 reviews
Peaceful 1-mile loop trail through forests near a lagoon, popular for kayaking.
Wade Ward Nature Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 160 reviews
Charming, 12-acre park in a lush coastal setting featuring a variety of native wildlife & wetlands.
Duck River Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 152 reviews
Hiking and mountain biking trails along the Duck River with restrooms.
Mill Creek Greenway
4.4 ★★★★☆ 141 reviews
Dog-friendly greenway featuring a play area for canines, as well as paved walkways and benches.
Cloverdale Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 104 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic tables, and benches, plus a 5K run.
Morgan County North Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
Relaxed park maintained by the county featuring multiple ball fields, a playground, picnic tables and concessions, plus soccer fields.
Bradford Creek Trailhead at Palmer Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 96 reviews
Scenic paved trail popular for walking and biking with lots of shade and creeks.
Coldwater Mountain Bike Trails, Anniston Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 75 reviews
Hiking area featuring trails of varying difficulty, including kid-friendly options.
Flora Johnston Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 73 reviews
Calm city park, featuring walking trails through woods and mountainside.
Spragins Hollow Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
Hiking area featuring a variety of terrain, plus rock outcroppings and a picnic table.
Ruffner Mountain Eastern Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 43 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking area featuring a mix of well-marked trails.
Blue Ridge Nature Trail
4.2 ★★★★☆ 46 reviews
Trail for hiking around a creek with wooden bridges and an outdoor playground.
Blevins Gap Nature Preserve (Fanning Trailhead)
4.8 ★★★★★ 12 reviews
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