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Alabama

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Backpacking in Alabama

Looking to find the best backpacking and hiking trails in Alabama? Contrary to popular imagination, the state offers a diverse mix of landscapes from the southern Gulf Coast to northern mountain vistas. Find your next weekend getaway, week-long adventure, or gritty expedition and gain a new perspective while backcountry camping in Alabama.

*Our information may not always be current and should be used for trip planning / selection purposes only. Always call ahead for the most current information before setting out on your trip.

Weekend Getaway

Weekend Getaways

Woods with Fog

Conecuh National Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 20

Group Size Limit: N/A

Best For: 1-3 nights

Permit/Reservation: Required

(only during hunting season, mid-Nov to mid-Feb)

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DeSoto State Park

Number of Miles of Trail: 30

Group Size Limit: 6

Best For: 1-4 nights

Permit/Reservation: Required 

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Oak Mountain State Park

Number of Miles of Trail: 25

Group Size Limit: 8

Best For: 1-3 nights

Permit/Reservation: Required 

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Owl Creek Trail System 

Number of Miles of Trail: 25

Group Size Limit: N/A

Best For: 1-3 nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

 Week-Long Adventures

Weeklong Adv
Sunset

Cheaha Wilderness

Number of Miles of Trail: 34

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-4 nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Sipsey Wilderness

Number of Miles of Trail: 50

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-6 nights (hard limit)

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

Gritty Expeditions

Gritty Expeditions
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Bankhead National Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 192

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-13 nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Talladega National Forest 

Number of Miles of Trail: 100+

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-14 nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

Looking for more hiking trails around Alabama? See Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi state pages for more close trips!

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