Alabama Trails Foundation

The Alabama Trails Foundation (Foundation) works to develop Alabama’s potential as a nationally recognized trails destination.

[Alabama Trails Foundation @TrailsAlabama]

National Trails Day was created in 1993 by the American Hiking Society to celebrate the importance of trails in our lives. It is an opportunity to get outside, connect with other trail users, and help make the trails you love better. @Paul_DeMarco @JeffCoToday @redmountainpark

[Alabama Trails Foundation @TrailsAlabama]

Monte Sano spans 2,140 acres, offering spectacular vistas from its summit, especially during fall when the leaves put on a vibrant display of color. In the spring, native azaleas bloom along the 20 miles of hiking trails & 14 miles of biking trails. @ALStateParks @Paul_DeMarco

[Alabama Trails Foundation @TrailsAlabama]

ATF President @Paul_DeMarco visited the Tuskegee National Forest this month. The Bartram Trail, a National Recreation Trail, is the longest trail here, with 8 miles of trails. It's great for hiking, plus there is a popular biking trail and a horse trail too. @forestservice

[Alabama Trails Foundation @TrailsAlabama]

Alabama Trails Foundation, City of Huntsville, and Land Trust of North Alabama Celebrate “Year of Alabama Trails” with New Signage at Blevins Gap Trailhead
https://t.co/pExo3yj8NP

[Paul DeMarco @Paul_DeMarco]

The Alabama Trails Foundation “Building a Trail Town Economy” Workshop today at the Cleburne County Mountain Center in Heflin was a great opportunity to discuss the state’s outdoor recreation economy @TrailsAlabama

[Alabama Trails Foundation @TrailsAlabama]

Last week, ATF hosted 75 attendees at our first ever Trail Towns Alabama conference to talk about the economic possibilities that trails bring to our communities. Special thanks to Amy Camp for keynoting. Afterwards, she and @Paul_DeMarco had a conversation about trails.

[Alabama Trails Foundation @TrailsAlabama]

ATF's President @Paul_DeMarco recently visited the River Heritage Trail in Florence, Alabama. It's a great 1.3 mile walk that offers great views of the river.

[Alabama Trails Foundation @TrailsAlabama]

April 22, 2026 @ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
AN EAST ALABAMA CONVERSATION ON TRAILS: CHARTING THE PATH TO A STRONGER OUTDOOR RECREATION ECONOMY
Keynote: Making Trail Towns a Reality in Alabama. with Amy Camp, author of Deciding on Trails.
https://t.co/NJK7T1lcrO

[Alabama Trails Foundation @TrailsAlabama]

ATF President @Paul_DeMarco visits Langan Park in Mobile, Alabama. Langan Park consists of over 700 acres, including a Spring Hill Lake and a number of picnic tables and other amenities. @TweetHomeAla @MobileAlabama

[Alabama Trails Foundation @TrailsAlabama]

ATF President @Paul_DeMarco visits North Alabama's Rockpile Recreation Area. This Colbert County location managed by TVA boasts 9 separate trails stretching over 17 miles of paved and primitive surfaces.

[Alabama Trails Foundation @TrailsAlabama]

ATF president @Paul_DeMarco recently visited Ten Islands Historical Park on the Coosa River is just across from the Neely Henry Dam. This day-use park managed by @alabamapower offers walking trails, picnicking, fishing, birding opportunities, and water access.

[Alabama Trails Foundation @TrailsAlabama]

This year, our focus remained: completing the vision for the Pinhoti Trail by with infrastructure & working in Washington D.C. on an expansion of the Talladega National Forest & celebrating the Year of Alabama Trails alongside @TweetHomeAla @Paul_DeMarco
https://t.co/yeFXay8CyU

[Alabama Trails Foundation @TrailsAlabama]

Alabama Trails Foundation and Alabama Power Celebrate “Year of Alabama Trails” with New Signage at Ten Islands Historical Park
https://t.co/Pb4mp7oRtD
@alabamapower @TweetHomeAla @Paul_DeMarco

[Alabama Trails Foundation @TrailsAlabama]

What an amazing year we had in 2025. We're gearing up for 2026 to make sure that the Year of Trails continues to highlight all the amazing trails we have in Alabama. @TweetHomeAla #yearoftrails @Paul_DeMarco

[Tony Truitt @TruittNewsRadio]

Listen to our JANUARY 3, 2026 TRUITT NEWS RADIO SHOW: Guest was @Paul_DeMarco (President, @TrailsAlabama). First show of 2026. https://t.co/SsoBLIhTDi
#radioshow #birminghamalabama #hiking #Alabama

[Alabama Trails Foundation @TrailsAlabama]

Flagg Mountain to Jogloma-Scott: Celebrating the Alabama Year of Trails Ahead of 2026 @Paul_DeMarco
https://t.co/DzdNOAP5Gb

[Alabama Trails Foundation @TrailsAlabama]

What are your plans for #Firstdayhikes ? We suggest #joglomascott #pinhotitrail #alabamatrails @TweetHomeAla

[Alabama Trails Foundation @TrailsAlabama]

Connecting Appalachia: Alabama Trails Foundation Installs New 60-Foot Pedestrian Bridge on Pinhoti Trail https://t.co/qtLqe4nLbR @Paul_DeMarco @InnovateAlabama @AlabamaForestry @forestservice @alabamapower @AmericanHonda

[Alabama Trails Foundation @TrailsAlabama]

December 10, 2025 @ 10 a.m.
Gather with friends and fellow outdoor enthusiasts to celebrate the renovation of Jogloma-Scott Lake as a thru-hiker respite and day-explorer destination nestled in the Talladega National Forest at the foot of Horn Mt.
https://t.co/4MMVOfgrdD

[Alabama Trails Foundation @TrailsAlabama]

ATF president @Paul_DeMarco visited Oakville Indian Mound Park in North Alabama's Lawerence County. The 122 acre park includes a 22-acre pond with an easy trail. The farm land around the mounds provides easy walking, and a 5K cross country trail. @visitnorthal @OakvilleMounds