Wild Alabama Guided Hikes in the Talladega National Forest

Wild Alabama staff and volunteers lead hikes in the Bankhead National Forest and Talladega National Forest year round.  Driven by our mission to inspire people to enjoy, value and protect the wild places in Alabama, our hikes introduce people of all ages to their National Forests and Wilderness Areas.
Please plan to join us!

See below for hikes and forest bathing in the Talladega National Forest, and continue scrolling for important information to review before joining a Wild Alabama hike.
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Contact Meg Ford at meg@wildal.org to get on our email list... or sign up yourself on our homepage! 

All hikes and forest bathing are free of charge thanks to the generosity of individual donors and grants from the Walker Area Community Foundation, National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance, Alabama Mountain Rivers and Valleys RC&D, 

Upcoming Hikes

• 10/8 | Talladega Waterfall Tour (in Partnership with Anniston Outdoor Association)
• 10/11 | "Trail Tuesday" Guided Hike
• 10/22 | Wilderness Talk at Hale County Library
• 10/23 | All Ages Guided Hike (Sipsey Wilderness)
• 10/27 | Guided Nature Walk at Payne Lake Recreation Area

​Contact Meg Ford at meg@wildal.org to RSVP.

Important Information for All Hikes

Wild Alabama practices coronavirus protection protocols as advised by the CDC and strongly encourage all adult participants in our events to be fully vaccinated.
What to bring on a Wild Alabama hike:

• a daypack with lunch, snacks, drinking water
• a mask
• an Epi Pen if severe allergy to insect stings is an issue
• walking stick or trekking poles 

​What to wear:  Clothing that is appropriate for the weather and comfortable for hiking.  Shoes or boots should be sturdy with good traction for slopes and slippery rocks and stream crossings.

Tick protection:  If protection against ticks is desired, we recommend permethrin products such as Permanone or Sawyers.  Spray on clothing at least 4 hours before wearing.  It only takes a little!