The Best Hiking Trails in Birmingham

Had some time to spare, we decided to take a walk away from downtown. Red Mountain Park was the perfect spot to enjoy the outdoors. The trail path is wide enough for walkers, runners, bikes and families with children. Very serene, peaceful and plenty of nature to take in. I'm not much of a bird watcher, I was very intrigued by all the different types we encountered. There are lots of adventures offered with guides for fun to have by all. Note be prepared bring your own water, there are port-o-johns at the beginning of the trail. So happy we adventured out to this park, definitely worth it!

Great mountain for low intensity hiking! The view at the top is spectacular. I brought along some picnic food and relaxed on one of the flatter rocks on top for a good hour. There are restrooms and a nature center near the parking, which was super convenient. The trails were clean and easy to navigate, my dog loved it. I went on a Saturday morning so parking wasn't the best. Overall an awesome treasure for a weekend relaxation hike.

This park is used for walking, jogging, dog walking, and even sightseeing over the city of Birmingham. There are local upkeep projects to keep it manicured enjoyable. The park closes from dusk until dawn. Parking is available. Free to the public. Safe and easy to walk due to no hills, length (1 mi.), and paved surface.