Hiking Trails Close to Anniston, Alabama

The Talladega National Forrest and Cheaha Wilderness both offer excellent hiking trails for those who live close to Anniston, Alabama. There are trails for all skill levels, from beginners to adventure hikers. So pick the one you like best, lace up your boots and head into the woods for a day of fun.

Here are some of the hiking trails we have been on that are close to Anniston, Alabama. I hope you enjoy them.

The Chinnabee Silent Trail is located in the Talladega National Forrest. The trail has two parts, one leading to a waterfall, and the other 800 feet straight up Talladega Mountain. We have only hiked the one to the falls. I would say this hike is good for beginners in decent shape and intermediate hikers. The trail is pretty well marked. There is a shelter part way up, which is a great place to stop for lunch. There are also watering holes to play in if you so desire. This hike can be completed in a few hours.

The Nubbin Creek Trail is seven miles long. This trail starts easy but then gets difficult. We weren't able to finish the whole thing. It is overgrown in some places, but passable. This trail is good for experienced hikers in very good shape.

The Bald Rock Trail is in the Cheaha Wilderness. This trail has a wheelchair accessible section along with the regular hiking trail. It leads to a very nice view off a rock cropping. This trail is great for beginners as well as those who just want to spend an afternoon communing with nature.

The Pinhoti, located in the Talladega National Forrest, offers several different options for hiking trails close to Anniston, Alabama. Some of the Pinhoti trails are not well marked, so be sure to take maps for reference. Also, rocks are prevalent on the trails, so hiking poles are recommended. Despite all this, the Pinhoti trails are wonderful for hiking. I would say intermediate and experienced hikers would enjoy them more than beginners would.

The Odum Scout Trail is in the Talladega National Forrest. This trail starts out with some climbing over rocks and a set of metal stairs, but then levels off. The best part of this hike is the beginning, although hard, because it offers two waterfalls for your viewing pleasure. I do recommend hiking this trail in winter, because it is very overgrown in the spring and summer.

Pick up a book about hikes in Alabama to find more trails close to Anniston. Hiking guides offer valuable information on the topography of the trails, which seasons are best for foliage, and the difficulty level of the hikes. It's always best to be prepared when hiking, and guides for hikes by state are one of the best ways to do this.