The Chief Ladiga Trail stands as Alabama’s inaugural extended rails-to-trails endeavor, interlinking the cities of Anniston, Weaver, Jacksonville, and Piedmont as it traverses Calhoun and Cleburne Counties. Offering a safe, motor-free avenue for travel, exercise, and leisure amidst the great outdoors, this trail showcases a scenic journey through streams, wetlands, forests, farmlands, and mountains, catering to families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
Anniston’s trail extension will stretch an additional 6.5 miles, bringing the Chief Ladiga Trail’s total length to approximately 39.5 miles. The Chief Ladiga will then seamlessly connect Anniston’s Multimodal Amtrak Station to the state of Georgia’s Silver Comet Trail, forming the longest paved pedestrian pathway in the United States by becoming an expansive 105+/- mile paved trail.
The City of Anniston, Alabama, invites you to join us on Thursday, April 24, 2025, as we celebrate a historic milestone—the official ribbon-cutting and grand opening of Anniston’s Chief Ladiga Trail extension! This event will be held in conjunction with Alabama Rails to Trails Month, as part of a statewide celebration of trail connectivity and outdoor recreation. The ceremony will take place on the portion of the trail behind Coldwater Mountain Brewpub (1208 Walnut Ave, Anniston, AL 36201) at approximately 3:30 PM (CT), following a Rails-to-Trails Ride-In along Anniston’s newest section of the Chief Ladiga Trail!
Update – March 5, 2025: B&B continued work at the 47th Street crossing, installing aprons, pipes, and junction boxes to improve drainage. These aprons include footers that secure the triple box culvert in place, ensuring stability even during heavy water flow. Then, X-Roads Construction successfully poured the concrete bridge slab at the Highway 431 crossing, while Siberton Fence installed chain link fencing along the rail—enhancing safety for all trail users. View the full update here.Â
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