Backpacker Magazine: Alabama: Backpacking and Camping Trips, Hikes, Adventures, Topo Maps, Aerial Photos.

Huntsville, AL: DeSoto Falls

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This trio of trails tours the rim of a ravine down to a waterfall that plunges 104-feet into an aquamarine pool feeding DeSoto Falls Lake.

Birmingham: Foothill-Double Oak Loop

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Stroll through a tableau of pine-studded foothills past a secluded lake, then climb to a steep saddle on this 7.5-mile loop in Oak Mountain State Park.

Birmingham, AL: Pinhoti Loop Trail

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Ford creeks and rivers and traipse past rocky overlooks on this 17.6-mile loop along Alabama's secluded Pinhoti Trail.

Huntsville, AL: Cane Creek Canyon

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Waterfalls, wildflower caches, stunning limestone canyons: this 7-miler hits the highlights of a unique Alabama backcountry preserve.

Montgomery, AL: George T Bagby State Park

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Explore sunken islands and a quiet nature trail on this family-friendly, 4.8-mile paddle-hike along the shores of Chattahoochee River Reservoir.

Chattanooga, TN: Walls of Jericho

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Straddling the Tennessee-Alabama state line, this strenuous 7-mile shuttle explores the headwaters of the Paint Rock River, delving deep into a natural ravine amphitheater.

Ruffner Mountain Hike

Ruffner Mountain Hike to the old quarry.

Sipsey Wilderness

Two night Backpacking Trip in Sispey Wilderness.

Talladega National Forest

A 3 day backpacking trip to the Talladega National Forest. We will hike 3 trails in a loop - the Skyway Loop, Chinnabee Silent, and Pinhoti trails.

Sipsey Wilderness

Two night Backpacking Trip in Sispey Wilderness.

Hikes and Trips in all 50 States

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Use our comprehensive state-specific pages to find hikes in your home state our a state you're planning on visiting.

Trip Finder: 2-4 Day Warm-Weather Hikes

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Track the sun on these 2-4 day trips in the Southeast, Southwest, and Hawaii

Backpack, Paddle, and Hike in the Deep South

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Discover the beauty of our most southern states by paddling down Carolina rivers, camping out beside Alabama waterfalls, and climbing a 3,792-foot summit in Georgia.

High Points: Cheaha Mountain, Alabama

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Go from the path of racecars to the path of a high point.

Cloudland Canyon State Park

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A thousand-foot-deep gorge is the centerpiece of this tri-state park.

Best Backpacking In Alabama

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Our comprehensive guide to the best backpacking you can find in Alabama.

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