Month by month, join us for 24 hikes in 2024!
#Hike24in24AL is an Alabama State Parks environmental education initiative encouraging people to get outside and enjoy outdoor recreation experiences from Alabama’s deepest caverns to the highest mountains all the way to the white sandy beaches of the Gulf Coast.
Our interpretive hike schedule for the year includes hikes led by knowledgeable state park staff and volunteers. Each hike varies in distance and rigor, and all hikes are fun, engaging experiences for participants. Whether you are an individual, group, or family, we invite you to savor the beauty of Alabama's natural resources with our experienced guides leading the way.
Hiking improves mental, emotional, and physical health with movement and connection. With two hiking opportunities per month, participants can easily meet the #Hike24in24AL challenge while seeing our great state. Map out your favorite hikes below and join us!
Cheaha
Friday Birdwatching: Kid’s Birding Hike
Friday, August 2nd – 9am
Friday Birdwatching | Alabama State Parks (alapark.com)
Unnatural Hike
Saturday, August 3rd, 9:30am
Unnatural Hike #Hike24in24AL | Alabama State Parks (alapark.com)
Hiker 101
Saturday, August 17th - 2pm
Hiker 101 | Alabama State Parks (alapark.com)
Sunset Hike
Saturday, August 31st – 7:30pm
Sunset Hike | Alabama State Parks (alapark.com)
Trekking for Trees
Saturday, September 21st – 10am
Trekking for Trees | Alabama State Parks (alapark.com)
Sensory Hike
Saturday, September 28th – 10am
Sensory Hike #Hike24in24AL | Alabama State Parks (alapark.com)
Fall Weather Hike
Saturday, October 5 - 11:00 AM
Fall Weather Hike #Hike24in24AL | Alabama State Parks (alapark.com)
DeSoto
Birding Hike
Saturday, August 3- 6:30 am
Beginner Hike
Saturday, August 3- 4pm
Beginner 101 Hike: Guide for Newbies
Story Hike
Wednesday, August 7- 10am
Forest Tales Outdoor Storytime Hike
Journaling Hike
Wednesday, August 7 -11 am
Night Hike
Saturday, August 17 – 9 pm
Story Hike
Wednesday, August 21-10 am
Forest Tales Outdoor Storytime Hike
Heritage Hike
Friday, August 30-2pm
Cherokee Ways of Knowing Ancestral Walk
Botany Hike
Saturday, September 7- 10am
Hammock Hike
Monday, September 9- 2pm
Enjoy the Moment: Hike & Hammock
Story Hike
Wednesday, September 11- 12:30 pm
Forest Tales Outdoor Storytime Hike
Heritage Hike
Wednesday, September 11- 3pm
Cherokee Ways of Knowing Ancestral Walk
Observation Hike
Friday, September 13- 3 pm
Story Hike
Wednesday, September 25- 10 am
Forest Tales Outdoor Storytime Hike
Journaling Hike
Thursday, September 26- 11 am
Challenge Hike
Saturday, October 12- 1 pm
Trail Trekker: Gilliam Loop Trail
Gulf State Park
Shorebird and Shelling Hike along Alabama Point
Thursday, August 1- 8:00 am
Shorebird and Shelling Hike along Alabama Point #Hike24in24AL | Alabama State Parks (alapark.com)
Guided Sunset Hike on Lakeview Trail
Thursday, August 15- 7:30 pm
Guided Sunset Hike on Lakeview Trail #Hike24in24AL | Alabama State Parks (alapark.com)
National Shorebird Day Hike
Friday, September 6- 9:00 am
National Shorebird Day Hike #Hike24in24AL | Alabama State Parks (alapark.com)
Wildflower Hike to Lake Shelby
Thursday, September 26- 9:00 am
Wildflower Hike to Lake Shelby #Hike24in24AL | Alabama State Parks (alapark.com)
Guided Beach Hike at the Beach Pavilion
Tuesday, October 8- 10:00 am
Guided Beach Hike #Hike24in24AL | Alabama State Parks (alapark.com)
Halloween Hike on Catman Trail
Thursday, October 31- 10:00 am
Halloween Hike on Catman Trail #Hike24in24AL | Alabama State Parks (alapark.com)
National Hiking Day Hike on Bobcat Branch
Thursday, November 17- 10:00 am
National Hiking Day Hike on Bobcat Branch #Hike24in24AL | Alabama State Parks (alapark.com)
Fire and Feathers Hike along Lakeview Trail
Thursday, November 21- 10:00 am
Fire and Feathers Hike along Lakeview Trail #Hike24in24AL | Alabama State Parks (alapark.com)
Eagles Have Landed Guided Hike
Wednesday, December 4- 10:00 am
Eagles Have Landed Guided Hike #Hike24in24AL | Alabama State Parks (alapark.com)
Birding Hike along Lake Shelby
December 19- 10:00 am
Birding Hike along Lake Shelby #Hike24in24AL | Alabama State Parks (alapark.com)
Meaher
Birding on the Boardwalk Hike
Monday, August 5 – 9:00 AM
Birding on the Boardwalk Hike #Hike24in24AL | Alabama State Parks (alapark.com)
Citizen Science Exploration
Saturday, August 31 - 9:00 AM
Citizen Science Exploration #Hike24in24AL | Alabama State Parks (alapark.com)
Guided Paddle in the Delta
Monday, September 16 – 10:00 AM
Guided Paddle in the Delta #Hike24in24AL | Alabama State Parks (alapark.com)
Nature Poetry Hike
Wednesday, September 25 – 10:00 AM
Nature Poetry Hike #Hike24in24AL | Alabama State Parks (alapark.com)
I Spy Insect Hike #Hike24in24AL
Friday, October 11 – 9:00 AM
I Spy Insect Hike #Hike24in24AL | Alabama State Parks (alapark.com)
Plant Nerd Hike at Meaher
Wednesday, October 23 – 10:00 AM
Plant Nerd Hike @ Meaher #Hike24in24AL | Alabama State Parks (alapark.com)
Diamonds in the Rough
Friday, November 15 - 7:00 PM
Diamonds in the Rough #Hike24in24AL | Alabama State Parks (alapark.com)
Nature Poetry Hike
Wednesday, November 20 – 10:00 AM
Nature Poetry Hike #Hike24in24AL | Alabama State Parks (alapark.com)
Citizen Science Exploration
Monday, December 2 - 9:00 AM
Citizen Science Exploration #Hike24in24AL | Alabama State Parks (alapark.com)
Plant Nerd Hike at Meaher
Wednesday, December 18 – 10:00 AM
Plant Nerd Hike @ Meaher #Hike24in24AL | Alabama State Parks (alapark.com)
Oak Mountain
#Hike24in24AL Tree Talks and Walks
Sunday, August 25 - 2:00 PM
#Hike24in24AL Tree Talks and Walks | Alabama State Parks (alapark.com)
#Hike24in24AL Treetop Interpretive Nature Trail Hike
Saturday, September 7 - 11:00 AM
#Hike24in24AL Treetop Interpretive Nature Trail Hike | Alabama State Parks (alapark.com)
#Hike24in24AL Fall Colors Hike
Saturday, October 12 - 2:00 PM
#Hike24in24AL Fall Colors Hike | Alabama State Parks (alapark.com)
Wind Creek
Moonlit Hike
Sunday, August 18th – 8:30pm
#Hike24in24AL Moonlit Hike! | Alabama State Parks (itinio.com)
Casual Stroll on the Speckled Snake Trail
Sunday, September 8 - 9:00 AM
#Hike24in24AL Casual Stroll on the Speckled Snake Trail | Alabama State Parks (alapark.com)
