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Trails with Trailhead Parking in Alabama
Alabama has 180 trails with trailhead parking in this directory, across 66 cities and towns — Birmingham, Huntsville, Madison, Alabaster and 62 more. A trailhead lot you can actually park in — and the ones that fill by mid-morning.
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Railroad Park Foundation
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,230 reviews
Acres of downtown green space for family activities, jogging & concerts, with a skate park & cafe.
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.
Little River Canyon National Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,466 reviews
Forested nature preserve around Little River which runs along the top of Lookout Mountain.
Little River Canyon Falls Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 2,078 reviews
Scenic park featuring trails along a river, plus picnic tables and a waterfall.
Moss Rock Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,914 reviews
Hiking trails run through this wooded, 349-acre nature preserve with streams & climbable boulders.
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.
Red Mountain Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,787 reviews
1,500-acre park with 15 miles of scenic trails, historic mines, zip lines, tree house & a dog park.
Veterans Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,578 reviews
Lakeside green space with a 3-mile running trail, playgrounds, volleyball courts & a war memorial.
Dublin Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,560 reviews
60-acre park with sports facilities, trails, a disc golf course & indoor & outdoor swimming pools.
Tuscaloosa River Walk
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,364 reviews
Concrete, paved walkway stretching several miles along the Black Warrior River.
Ruffner Mountain
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,306 reviews
1,038-acre preserve with hiking trails, old mining sites, a modern nature center & rustic pavilion.
Veterans Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,245 reviews
Outdoor site with ballfields, skate & dogs parks, disc golf, ponds with fish-feeding & nature walks.
Wilson Morgan Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,281 reviews
Recreation center featuring a softball complex, tennis courts, playgrounds & an adventure park.
Heritage Park Cullman
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,191 reviews
Sports complex & park with athletic fields, beach volleyball, a walking trail, a dog park & more.
Deibert Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,092 reviews
Tranquil park featuring interpretive walking trails, a children's museum, ponds & a playground.
Weathington Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,037 reviews
Scénic park offering riverside views and a paved loop track.
Cosby Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 877 reviews
Lush park with walking paths, a lake and picnic tables, plus swings.
Fairhopers Community Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 822 reviews
Open outdoor recreation center with a playground, giant dinosaur statue & a kids' aqua park.
Buck's Pocket State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 808 reviews
Serene park with trails, a scenic overlook & campsites, plus a cove for launching boats & fishing.
Leeds Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 770 reviews
Family-friendly recreational space featuring a memorial, a creek and ball fields.
Heardmont Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 762 reviews
Scenic park with a football stadium, baseball & soccer fields, trails, a senior center & more.
Gator Boardwalk
4.2 ★★★★☆ 842 reviews
Park with a boardwalk featuring views of alligators, plus picnic tables, and kid-friendly hikes.
Creekwood Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 767 reviews
Park featuring a disc golf course, a playground, picnic areas, and a dog park.
Turkey Creek Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 754 reviews
Nature preserve featuring hiking trails, picnic tables, and swimming areas.
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.
J.D. & Annie S. Hays Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 696 reviews
Sprawling parkland featuring a variety of wildlife & terrain, plus over 10 mi. of hiking trails.
Snow Hinton Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 721 reviews
Rentable picnic pavilions, walking trails & a massive jungle gym for older kids.
Palmer Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 716 reviews
Fields for many ball sports, along with a playground, concessions, picnic pavilions & batting cages.
Orr Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 592 reviews
Tree-filled park featuring a playground and a creek, plus baseball and soccer fields.
Indian Creek Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 603 reviews
Long, narrow stretch of woods running along Indian Creek & featuring a walking trail.
Choccolocco Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 588 reviews
Lakefront park, with playgrounds for kids, plus trails, disc golf, and tennis facilities.
James O. Oates Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 560 reviews
Park with baseball fields, picnic tables, a playground, and a walking trail, plus a public restroom.
Wilson Dam Waterfall
4.7 ★★★★★ 544 reviews
Waterfall at the foot of the Wilson Dam, with playgrounds and fishing spots.
Richardson Park / Day lake (Reverend Joseph Day)
4.6 ★★★★★ 529 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring slides, swings, ducks and other waterfowl, and turtles.
Germania Springs Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 516 reviews
Relaxed park with swings and slides, along with a creek for cooling off and a dog park.
Sage Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 538 reviews
Clean, family-friendly local park featuring soccer fields, basketball courts and baseball diamonds. Trails, parking and restrooms on-site.
Buck Creek Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 513 reviews
Green space offering trails alongside a babbling creek, a playground & softball & football fields.
Turkey Creek Falls
4.7 ★★★★★ 479 reviews
Casual wilderness area featuring waterfalls, rocks, trails and creeks.
Aldridge Creek Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 458 reviews
Peaceful trail meandering by a creek with disc-golf courses, dog parks and a railroad trestle.
DeBardeleben Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 469 reviews
Shade-dappled park with benches, picnic tables and a gazebo for get-togethers.
Zinn Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 487 reviews
Community park featuring play equipment for kids, a splash pad, a pavilion & occasional events.
Sparkman Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 420 reviews
Picnic-friendly local spot with a dog-friendly attitude, featuring walking trails and an 18-hole disc-golf course.
Jemison Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 409 reviews
Park featuring a baseball field and walking/jogging trails, plus picnic tables.
Blount Cultural Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 408 reviews
Sizable city park with walking trails, a dog park, duck ponds & statues in a picturesque setting.
Georgetown Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 426 reviews
Lake- and pond-centered park with a playground and gazebo.
Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail - Rosemary Dunes Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 380 reviews
Start point for a walking & biking route through pines, coastal sands & wetland alligator habitats.
Larkwood Falls
4.5 ★★★★★ 409 reviews
Side-of-the-road waterfall, part of a lake that supplies drinking water for the community.
Smith Mountain Fire Tower
4.8 ★★★★★ 355 reviews
Hiking area with well-maintained trails featuring lake views and a lookout tower.
Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 352 reviews
Waterfall-heavy hiking spot featuring well-maintained trails, a blue hole and scenic views.
Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 358 reviews
Relaxed nature reserve with a visitor center & self-guided trails through wetlands & forests.
Harvest Square Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 340 reviews
Nature preserve with a pond for fishing along with hiking trails.
Forever Wild Trails
4.7 ★★★★★ 329 reviews
10-mi. trail system with 6 linked loops & bike repair stations, plus changing rooms & a pump track.
McFarland Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 330 reviews
Waterfront city park with campsites, a beach area, fishing piers, ball fields & floating restaurant.
Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 304 reviews
Relaxed lakefront trails for hiking, swimming and picnics, plus scenic outlooks.
Moody City Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 307 reviews
Local destination for picnics, playground visits, basketball and more.
TVA Muscle Shoals Trails Complex
4.8 ★★★★★ 293 reviews
Natural area offering paved and dirt trails for walking and picnicking.
Hurricane Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 305 reviews
Hilly trail-lined park and creekside escape featuring barbecue grills, swimming spots, and picnic tables.
Wade Mountain Nature Preserve (Spragins Hollow Trailhead)
4.6 ★★★★★ 292 reviews
Sprawling, hilly terrain with rugged hiking trails, abundant wildlife & scenic valley views.
Annette N. Shelby Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 290 reviews
Popular green space with a fountain, a playground and a splash pad for children.
Swayback Bridge Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 294 reviews
Wooded network of trails, including loops and climbs, popular with hikers and mountain bikers.
Queen City Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 303 reviews
City park featuring a walking trail, picnic tables, a library, and a museum.
Blevins Gap Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 245 reviews
Nature preserve with hiking trails and overlooks offering views of Huntsville and the sunset.
Ida Bell Young Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 267 reviews
Quiet venue featuring a kids' playground, walking trail, tennis courts & picnic areas.
Idle Hour Park Sports Complex
4.4 ★★★★☆ 253 reviews
Clean complex featuring baseball and softball fields and a lake.
William Brooks Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 248 reviews
Park featuring a boardwalk through a swamp marsh, plus fishing, and kayaking.
Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 219 reviews
Trail-lined nature preserve featuring disc golf and a water feature.
Beaver Dam Nature Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 228 reviews
Easy walk along a boardwalk through a swamp, with trails that take in creeks and trees.
Wildflower Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 223 reviews
Residential recreation area with 2 playgrounds & a basketball court, plus a sports field with track.
Van De Graaff Park & Arboretum
4.7 ★★★★★ 215 reviews
Public park offering walking trails, a pond, and a playground, plus picnicking and fishing.
Arlington Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 219 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a pier for fishing and boardwalks through wetlands where alligators can be spotted.
Cahaba River Walk Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 214 reviews
Wooded park offering a paved trail, picnic tables, a playground, and dog park, plus river access.
Ebenezer Swamp Ecological Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 205 reviews
Nature preserve with a boardwalk through a swamp featuring plants, wildlife, and educational placards.
Oak Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 212 reviews
Public park with 2 play areas, picnic facilities, and botanical gardens, plus a planetarium.
Vestavia Hills Parks & Rec
4.7 ★★★★★ 197 reviews
Kid-friendly space with ball diamonds and basketball facilities, plus a playground.
Warrior Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 202 reviews
Local park offering a baseball field, picnic areas, batting cages, and trails.
Alabaster Municipal Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 201 reviews
Public park with basketball and tennis courts, picnic tables and soccer fields.
Rotary Trail Birmingham
4.7 ★★★★★ 186 reviews
Park with a picnic area, solar-powered phone-charging station, and short trail that's popular for walking.
Tom Bradford Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 211 reviews
Public park offering facilities for baseball, tennis, and soccer, as well as a playground.
Mac Gray Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 196 reviews
Park featuring softball and baseball fields, plus a public restroom.
Caldwell Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 191 reviews
Park featuring picnic tables, cobblestone and paved paths, and freely roaming cats.
Murphree Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 204 reviews
Community park featuring a short walking path, a playground & a large picnic pavilion.
Cahaba River Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 172 reviews
Clean, woodsy expanse, offering trails for hiking and mountain biking, plus kayaking, swimming and pavilions, along with parking.
Stephens Gap Callahan Cave Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 166 reviews
Preserve featuring a cave with a waterfall at the entrance, accessible on a hiking trail (permits required).
Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge
4.6 ★★★★★ 168 reviews
This 264-acre hardwood-forest nature preserve has a large cave protecting endangered bat species.
Cahaba River Trail & Canoe drop
4.7 ★★★★★ 164 reviews
Peaceful riverside area featuring a partially paved hiking trail, swimming holes and rope swings.
Wade Mountain Greenway
4.5 ★★★★★ 170 reviews
Popular area offering paved and woodsy trails for family-friendly hiking, and picnicking.
Sand Mountain Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 179 reviews
Water park with lazy river and playground for ages 4 and up, plus an RV park.
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.
Scottsboro Municipal Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 152 reviews
Peaceful riverside park with a boat ramp, walking trails and picnic spots.
Mill Creek Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 158 reviews
Family-style park featuring a creek and softball fields, as well as concession stands.
Green Mountain Nature Preserve (Alum Hollow Trailhead)
4.7 ★★★★★ 146 reviews
Hiking area featuring caves and waterfalls as well as a variety of trees.
Tennessee River Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 141 reviews
Greenway with a public restroom for walking, biking, and camping, featuring scenic views.
The Backcountry Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 135 reviews
Complex of 7 paved trails through marshes, dunes & parks, with beach access & a butterfly garden.
Mill Creek Greenway
4.4 ★★★★☆ 141 reviews
Dog-friendly greenway featuring a play area for canines, as well as paved walkways and benches.
James D. Martin Wildlife Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 136 reviews
Locale offering waterside trails & boardwalks popular for bird watching & wildlife viewing.
Morgan County West Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 127 reviews
Family-friendly park, featuring playgrounds plus ballfields (including baseball and soccer).
TVA Honeycomb Trail Head
4.6 ★★★★★ 127 reviews
Popular place featuring a lakeside camping ground and a trailhead for an 8-mile-long route, plus swimming.
Indian Falls
4.6 ★★★★★ 122 reviews
Located in Desoto State Park, this hiking area features a kid-friendly trail leading to a waterfall.
Wood Duck Nature Preserve
4.3 ★★★★☆ 129 reviews
Park for bird-watching that features a lagoon and shaded trails.
Wald Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 111 reviews
Popular park featuring playground and baseball fields, plus a walking track.
Sam Harris Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 118 reviews
Local park featuring 2 playgrounds, picnic tables, a basketball court, and trails, plus a tranquil stream.
North Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Hiking area featuring varied trails leading to a popular scenic overlook.
Dunnavant Valley Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
Easy but steep in places, 1.8-mile hike featuring trees, streams, and waterfalls.
Marbut's Bend
4.7 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
Gravel and boardwalk paths traversing a swampy area with wetlands and the Elk River, all ideal for casual walking.
Glenn Sebastian Nature Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 98 reviews
University park with picnic tables and nature trails leading to a pond area and forest.
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.
TVA Rockpile Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
Tennessee Valley Authority park offering picnic facilities, fishing, waterfalls, a playground, and trails.
Irondale Furnace Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
Hiking area with short, well-maintained trails and historical markers, plus picnic tables.
Belrose Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 100 reviews
Small beach park featuring picnic tables and a bay view, accessed via steps.
Yoholo Micco Rail Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 91 reviews
Paved and tree-lined walking and cycling trail with views of Lake Eufaula.
Porter's Gap Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 88 reviews
Destination for hiking, including a long, remote trail, with well-marked paths and some elevation changes.
Limestone Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 94 reviews
Park with model airplanes and trails for birdwatching.
Grace's Gap at Red Mountain Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
Park featuring hiking trails, a tree house, and zip line, plus picnic areas.
Dinius Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 80 reviews
Park featuring fenced areas for large and small dogs to exercise, as well as a playground for kids.
Flint Creek Multiple Use Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 89 reviews
Popular spot for dirt bikes and ATVs featuring well-maintained trails with scenery and water holes.
Randolph Trailhead
4.4 ★★★★☆ 87 reviews
Park offering hiking trails, including one to White Falls, with limited parking.
Richard Martin Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Flat, shaded 10-mile trail for hikers, horses and bikes, with covered bridges.
Hidden Falls
4.6 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Park with a waterfall that's accessible by a trail and suitable for children.
Graham Creek Kayak Launch
4.7 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Relaxed bayside park featuring hiking trails, kayak launches and frisbee golf.
Moss Rock Preserve Sulphur Springs Rd Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
Hiking area featuring a kid-friendly trail with a waterfall, blazes, and Turtle Rock.
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.
Gulf Oak Ridge Trailhead West
4.8 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
Hiking and bike trails traverse oak and magnolia forests where alligators, armadillos, and birds can be spotted.
Wheeler NWR - Dancy Bottoms Nature Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 70 reviews
Diverse wildlife and boardwalks through a swamp attract visitors to this national reserve.
Culpepper Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
Baseball field and picnic tables dot this tree-filled neighborhood park featuring a jungle gym and a slide.
Shoal Creek Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
Natural area for hiking and horseback riding featuring trails that wind through forests and cross creeks and waterfalls.
Sportsplex Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
Shady Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 69 reviews
Peaceful green space featuring swings, benches and a playground for kids.
Abby Wooley Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 67 reviews
Park with a playground, swings, and slides, as well as picnic tables and a public restroom.
Spragins Hollow Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
Hiking area featuring a variety of terrain, plus rock outcroppings and a picnic table.
Sokol North Complex
4.6 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
Vast outdoor space featuring ball fields, a dog park, an equestrian arena and hiking trails.
Pine Beach Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
Scenic sand dune trail through wooded swamps to a gulf beach, featuring observation towers.
Double Oak Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 49 reviews
Well-groomed trails for mountain biking and hiking through woodland, plus a pavilion for picnics.
Lake Wilmore Trail
3.9 ★★★★☆ 60 reviews
Former lake once used for city water reserves is now a park featuring hiking trails for humans and dogs.
Ruffner Mountain Eastern Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 43 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking area featuring a mix of well-marked trails.
Meadowlawn Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 42 reviews
Charming venue with a swing set, a playground and plenty of open space.
Julian Harris Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 33 reviews
James Martin Trail Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 30 reviews
Park with a dog park featuring scenic trails for walking or running, plus a boardwalk and wildlife viewing.
Wildwood Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 23 reviews
Blevins Gap Nature Preserve (Fanning Trailhead)
4.8 ★★★★★ 12 reviews
Flemming Park on the Cahaba
4.5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews
MTB Sycamore trail
4 ★★★★☆ 3 reviews
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