Located along the Alabama-Florida state line, Conecuh is a quintessential southern walk-in-the-woods. Through its acerage, hikers will walk through a coastal plain pine forest of towering longleaf pine, past cypress swamps and pitcher plant bogs, and winding creeks and blue spring ponds.The forest is home to many forms of plant and wildlife including the rare red cockaded woodpecker. If you're looking for a backpacking trip in south Alabama, look no further than Conecuh which is home of the 20-mile long Conecuh Trail. The path is a perfect "starter" trail for beginners and veterans alike.
Upcoming Work Days
Various unscheduled grooming days pop-up for the Conecuh Trail constantly. Contact Erik Douglas to find out when the next one will be at edouglas@hikealabama.org.
Maintaining Chapter / Contacts
Three Notch Chapters
Contact: Erik Douglas - edouglas@hikealabama.org
Trail Info:
Conecuh Trail - Length: 20-mile
Type: Point-to-Point (requires shuttle)
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Highlight: Great beginner backpack trail.
Serene walk through tall pines,
around cypress swamps, lakes,
and Blue Springs.View
wildflowers, pitcher plants, more.
North Loop - Length: 12-Mile loop
Type: Loop
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Highlight: Cypress swamps
5 Runs Loop - Length: 5-miles
Type: Loop
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Highlight: Blue Spring (great swimming hole)
Fees: Day Use Fee: $1 Camping: Camping Along Trail: Permitted. Follow USDA Forest
Service camping guidelines.
Directions:North Loop / North Conecuh Trailhead:
From Andalusia take US 29 south 9.7-miles. Turn left and head southe on AL 137 4-miles. The parking area and trailhead will be on the left.
Open Pond / Southern Conecuh / 5-Runs Trailhead:
From Andalusia take US 29 south 9.7-miles. Turn left and head south on AL 137. Travel 5-miles and make a left onto CR 24 (east). Travel .5-miles and make a right onto FS 336A (CR 28) south. Come to a "Y" intersection at the fee-station. Take the left fork and travel .1-mile. Turn right. The parking area is the dead-end of this road.
