Oak Mountain State Park has 97 miles of trails for all ages and skill levels including: - 27 miles of equestrian trails exclusively for horses (no foot traffic or mountain bikes except for segments of a few multi-use trails) - 32 miles of hiking trails exclusively for foot traffic (no horses or mountain bikes) - 38 miles of mountain bike trails (the only OMSP trails that allow mountain bikes - however foot traffic is allowed - no horses)
The Buck Creek Greenway trail contains approximately 3 miles of walking and biking paths with a 1.5 mile linear main trail. It connects two major parks: Buck Creek Park and Warrior Park.
The Columbiana Community Trail is behind the 1/4 mile walking track at Elvin Hill Elementary School on fenced-in Shelby County Schools property. The single loop length of the trail which serpentines through wooded and hilly terrain is 1.48 miles.
The Dunnavant Valley Greenway runs approximately 1.8 miles one way along the North Fork of Yellow Leaf Creek between two trailheads. The southern trailhead is located within the SportsBlast 1996 Fields Complex adjacent to Hwy 280.
The Hillsboro Trail contains over 3 miles of trail that will connect large residential communities with commercial development, an elementary and middle school, current and future parks and additional trails to Buck Creek.
The 2 mile trail begins at the existing Orr Park asphalt walking and biking trail at its closest approach to Island Street near the junction of Island Street and Middle Street.
The Veterans Park Alabaster trail covers approximately 2 miles and is located within a 90-acre park facility. The trail is lighted and is a paved surface that is handicap accessible.
The Veterans Park on Valleydale trail is approximately 3.1 miles in length and is easily accessible from nearby schools, Jefferson State Community College and large residential developments.
