Celebrate Trails Day 2024 was celebrated in all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Our partners planned more than 240 celebrations.

The 23-mile paved Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail runs through Gulf State Park and the surrounding cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.

A robust system of trails offers access to Alabama’s scenic bounty. Here are 10 of our favorite trails.

Here’s a fun look at long distance rides on some of our previous Hall of Fame trails spanning nearly 100 miles or more.

I lost that connection during the pandemic, and I have realized that rediscovering the trails around me—my #TrailMoments—makes me feel whole and like the world will be ok.

Here are snapshots of our favorite rail-trail experiences from all 50 states—demonstrating the beauty and geography our country is known for.

Fuel tax and vehicle fee increase with portion of revenue to counties and municipalities; local option gas tax authorized. Did not pass. According to Rails-to-Trails Conservancy analysis, Alabama gas taxes are restricted to highway uses, but may allow for some on-road bicycle facilities. Local option funding may have greater discretion.