| Type | Trail Association |
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| Activities |
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| Website |
| Geo | |
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| Address |
200 Terrace Drive
Pelham,
Alabama
35124
United States
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| Associated Groups |
ALaParks Alabama State Parks - State Admin Group
OMSP VIP Oak Mountain State Park VIP Trail Crew
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Alabama State Parks is a division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
The Alabama State Parks Division operates and maintains 21 state parks encompassing approximately 48,000 acres of land and water in Alabama. The parks range from Gulf Coast beaches to Appalachian Mountains providing opportunities and facilities from basic day-use activities to resort convention lodging, restaurant and golfing areas.
The mission of the Alabama State Parks is to acquire and preserve natural areas; to develop, furnish, operate and maintain recreational facilities; and to extend the public's knowledge of the state's natural environment.
GOALS:
- To manage and operate the parks system in an economically sound and efficient manner on the most self-sustaining basis possible.
- To provide and maintain high quality facilities and services to meet the needs of visitors; to provide an opportunity for personal growth and development of individuals through outdoor experiences.
- To promote use of state parks facilities.
- To preserve unique natural features and integrity of state parks for future generations.
- To promote good will and enhance the public image of Alabama, and the Alabama State Parks through dedicated, courteous employees.
The Alabama State Parks Division operates and maintains 21 state parks encompassing approximately 48,000 acres of land and water in Alabama. The parks range from Gulf Coast beaches to Appalachian Mountains providing opportunities and facilities from basic day-use activities to resort convention lodging, restaurant and golfing areas.
The mission of the Alabama State Parks is to acquire and preserve natural areas; to develop, furnish, operate and maintain recreational facilities; and to extend the public's knowledge of the state's natural environment.
GOALS:
- To manage and operate the parks system in an economically sound and efficient manner on the most self-sustaining basis possible.
- To provide and maintain high quality facilities and services to meet the needs of visitors; to provide an opportunity for personal growth and development of individuals through outdoor experiences.
- To promote use of state parks facilities.
- To preserve unique natural features and integrity of state parks for future generations.
- To promote good will and enhance the public image of Alabama, and the Alabama State Parks through dedicated, courteous employees.
Riding Areas
| name | trails | total descent | highest trail | total distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bladon Springs State Park | 1 | -3 ft | 119 ft | 210 ft |
| Blue Springs State Park | 1 | 0 ft | 301 ft | 223 ft |
| Buck's Pocket State Park | 3 | -85 ft | 687 ft | 2 miles |
| Cathedral Caverns State Park | 4 | -78 ft | 778 ft | 2 miles |
| Cheaha State Park | 15 | -1,346 ft | 2,392 ft | 11 miles |
| Chewacla State Park | 49 | -3,160 ft | 598 ft | 27 miles |
| Chickasaw State Park | 2 | -5 ft | 129 ft | 1,102 ft |
| DeSoto State Park | 29 | -4,528 ft | 1,786 ft | 33 miles |
| Frank Jackson State Park | 3 | -38 ft | 283 ft | 2 miles |
| Gulf State Park | 26 | -118 ft | 31 ft | 34 miles |
| Joe Wheeler State Park | 10 | -742 ft | 674 ft | 12 miles |
| Lake Guntersville State Park | 51 | -5,530 ft | 1,125 ft | 31 miles |
| Lake Lurleen State Park | 8 | -2,467 ft | 483 ft | 21 miles |
| Lakepoint State Park | 4 | -89 ft | 271 ft | 4 miles |
| Meaher State Park | 11 | -3 ft | 8 ft | 2 miles |
| Monte Sano State Park and Land Trust | 72 | -7,291 ft | 1,648 ft | 63 miles |
| Oak Mountain State Park | 121 | -13,590 ft | 1,282 ft | 131 miles |
| Paul M Grist State Park | 4 | -312 ft | 472 ft | 4 miles |
| Rickwood Caverns State Park | 3 | -80 ft | 726 ft | 3,858 ft |
| Roland Cooper State Park | 8 | -24 ft | 109 ft | 2 miles |
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