Welcome

Sweet Trails Alabama is a unique collaborative initiative that will identify local, regional, and statewide trail projects. This statewide trail route plan will identify possible routes, trail communities, outdoor recreation economy sites, and highlight how the Sweet Trails Alabama project can create new opportunities in health and wellness, tourism, economic development, entrepreneurial growth, quality of life, workforce development, community engagement, and natural resource conservation.

Timeline

Statewide Inventory

November - December 2023

Spring 2024

March - April 2024

June 2024

November - December 2023

Statewide Inventory

Spring 2024

Network Development

March - April 2024

Stakeholder Meetings/Public Input

June 2024

Plan Finalized!

The Chief Ladiga Trail

Northwest Alabama

Trail of the Month

As Alabama’s first Rails to Trails project, this 34-mile paved recreational trail follows the former Seaboard/CSX Railroad and connects to Georgia’s 63 mile Silver Comet Trail, making Ladiga part of the longest paved rail trail in the United States.

The trail provides a safe, non-motorized way to travel, exercise, and relax while enjoying the outdoors. Streams, wetlands, forest, farmlands, and mountains can be seen along this family oriented pathway. Stay tuned for more from the Chief Ladiga trail throughout February!

FAQs

Sweet Trails Alabama Survey

Sweet Trails Alabama will build upon local and regional trail initiatives to identify an overall statewide trail network, focused on connecting Alabama’s amazing destinations and population centers. We need to hear from you! We’d like to understand what’s important to you when planning future trails in Alabama. Your feedback will help inform a statewide trails plan. Thank you and please share the survey with your community!

We Want To Hear From You!

Welcome to the Online Input Map for Sweet Trails Alabama, Alabama’s statewide trails plan. Please take a few moments to share your input on walking and biking destinations and routes in your area of interest! Thanks for your input.

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