Chief Ladiga Trail (Jacksonville to Piedmont)
Saturday, October 9 2025
The Chief Ladiga Trail is steeped in history and nature, traversing the historic Alabama communities of Anniston, Weaver, Jacksonville, and Piedmont as it weaves through the countryside, forests, and wetlands of Calhoun and Cleburne Counties. The paved pathway is a celebration of northeast Alabama’s rich and beautiful natural landscapes, from pastoral views to mountainous terrain, and of the hundreds of species of plants and wildlife that call it home, including the red-tailed hawk and blue-gray gnatcatchers that dance with you as you move along the trail. – TrailLink.com
The Trail was recently extended another 7 miles south to Anniston's Amtrak station, bringing the total length to about 40 miles. We'll be riding the middle third of it, from Jacksonville to Piedmont, about 25 miles round trip. If you'd like to ride further, continue north of Piedmont to the Georgia line and the beginning of the Silver Comet Trail (about 28 miles RT). Or after returning to Jacksonville, continue to the southern terminus in Anniston (about 26 miles RT).
Lunch at Elevated Grounds in Piedmont.
Date: Saturday, September 6.
Time: 10:00 am Central Time at the Historic Jacksonville Train Depot. (The drive from Auburn/Opelika is a bit over two hours.)
Road Conditions: All paved. Any bikes/tires will be fine.
Bring: Water. Snacks. Treasure for lunch.
More Information
Alabama’s Chief Ladiga Trail: June 2025 Trail of the Month
Map of Jacksonville area (PDF)
Chief Ladiga Trail (TrailLink.com)
Chief Ladiga Trail (TrailLink Guide) (PDF)
Chief Ladiga Trail – Anniston
Directions to The Depot
433 Woodward Ave NW
Jacksonville AL 36265
GPS: 33.818367, -85.772205 Apple Maps | Google Maps
Saturday, October 9 2025
The Chief Ladiga Trail is steeped in history and nature, traversing the historic Alabama communities of Anniston, Weaver, Jacksonville, and Piedmont as it weaves through the countryside, forests, and wetlands of Calhoun and Cleburne Counties. The paved pathway is a celebration of northeast Alabama’s rich and beautiful natural landscapes, from pastoral views to mountainous terrain, and of the hundreds of species of plants and wildlife that call it home, including the red-tailed hawk and blue-gray gnatcatchers that dance with you as you move along the trail. – TrailLink.com
The Trail was recently extended another 7 miles south to Anniston's Amtrak station, bringing the total length to about 40 miles. We'll be riding the middle third of it, from Jacksonville to Piedmont, about 25 miles round trip. If you'd like to ride further, continue north of Piedmont to the Georgia line and the beginning of the Silver Comet Trail (about 28 miles RT). Or after returning to Jacksonville, continue to the southern terminus in Anniston (about 26 miles RT).
Lunch at Elevated Grounds in Piedmont.
Date: Saturday, September 6.
Time: 10:00 am Central Time at the Historic Jacksonville Train Depot. (The drive from Auburn/Opelika is a bit over two hours.)
Road Conditions: All paved. Any bikes/tires will be fine.
Bring: Water. Snacks. Treasure for lunch.
More Information
Alabama’s Chief Ladiga Trail: June 2025 Trail of the Month
Map of Jacksonville area (PDF)
Chief Ladiga Trail (TrailLink.com)
Chief Ladiga Trail (TrailLink Guide) (PDF)
Chief Ladiga Trail – Anniston
Directions to The Depot
433 Woodward Ave NW
Jacksonville AL 36265
GPS: 33.818367, -85.772205 Apple Maps | Google Maps