Elmore County, Alabama
11 hiking trails · 1parks & campgrounds · 3 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data.
About Hiking in Elmore County, Alabama
Elmore County is home to 11 mapped hiking trails and 1 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 3 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Elmore County
Up to 12 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Elmore County
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Sample Parks in Elmore County
Sample Trails in Elmore County
Hiking guides for Alabama
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Elmore County.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Alabama, Ranked
Alabama's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Tobias MrzykAlabama's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Alabama trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Alabama
Ten gentle, well-marked Alabama trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Alabama
Alabama's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Alabama
Federal parks and recreation areas in Alabama ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Tobias MrzykBest Waterfall Hikes in Alabama: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Alabama's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.