Off-Road Trails: Alabama

The area around Stoney Lonesome OHV Park is one of the best in the southeast, with abundant hills, descents, and opportunities for families to get out and ride for a day or weekend. The terrain here ranges from high speed trails to tight and twisted terrain. Mixed in are a few great rock climbs, perfect for those of us who like a challenge in the rocks. Stony Lonesome is great for SXS-loving families with its on-site cabin rentals giving you a spot to relax between off-road adventures. Nearby towns are scarce in this area, with only limited supplies in the nearby town of Bremen. It is best to try and bring everything with you to this riding area.

Located in northwest Alabama, Hawk Pride Mountain offroad park is open on the weekends (Friday through Sunday). With over 120 rock crawling trails at Hawk, those of you looking for a challenge will find it here. Don't worry, though, if you have new riders in your group, as Hawk has easier trails that are suited to all skill levels and vehicle types. Hawk Pride also offers on-site accommodations, which include cabin rentals. Full hookups can be found for RV owners as well, along with primitive camping sites.

In southern Alabama, Boggs and Boulders is the place to explore with 1000 acres and 160 +/- miles of trails for all skill levels. Natural terrain in the area includes dry dirt trails, mud flats, caves, lakes, and a spring-fed "cool pool". Camping accommodations include primitive spots, 10- & 50-amp RV campsites, and bunk house rentals. There is also an on-site Mud Pie Cafe for those who want a treat while out in the boondocks. Pine trees line the trails, and riders will find everything from flat trails to some tricky climbs and terrain. Open from Friday to Sunday on the weekends, Boggs and Boulders is located about 21 miles from the main city of Evergreen, Alabama, which will have all of your parts and necessities for camping.

Catering to all ATV and UTV enthusiasts with events throughout the summer riding season, Top Trails is an ideal riding destination in the north Talladega Country area. A full service campground with 25 sites and 50-amp hookups is now available, and for those looking for a bit more of the primitive camping setup, there is an open camping area as well. Top Trails has about 100 miles of trails providing a mixture of terrain, complete with climbs, mud pits, and two track trails. Being that this riding area is close to Talladega, supplies like food and fuel are close and easy to get to.

As part of the Kentuck Mountain National Forest near Talladega, Alabama, the Kentuck trails are a multi-use trail system that consists of four loops, each with a little different terrain. You will find rolling hills and smooth trails, with some rocky areas and some steeper inclines. These are multi-use trails that work well for the whole family. Keep in mind that these trails are open to other uses, so you might encounter mountain bikers, horses, hikers and more. These trails can lead to others in the area, so adventure awaits.