National Forests in Alabama

Contact Information

Supervisor's Office
Anthony J. Edwards, Acting Forest Supervisor
2946 Chestnut Street
Montgomery, Alabama 36107
334-832-4470
334-239-3741(Videophone)
Email

Bankhead National Forest
Bankhead Ranger District
Andy Scott, District Ranger
1070 Highway 33
Double Springs, AL 35553
205-489-5111
Email

Conecuh National Forest
Conecuh Ranger District
Tim Mersmann, District Ranger
24481 Alabama Hwy 55
Andalusia, AL 36420
334-222-2555
Email

Talladega National Forest
Shoal Creek Ranger District
Karen McKenzie, District Ranger
45 Highway 281
Heflin, AL 36264
256-463-2272
Email

Oakmulgee Ranger District
Mark Pentecost, District Ranger
9901 Highway 5
Brent, AL 35034
205-926-9765
Email

Talladega Ranger District
Gloria Nielsen, District Ranger
1001 North Street
(Highway 21 North)
Talladega, AL 35160
256-362-2909
Email

Tuskegee National Forest
Tuskegee Ranger District
Darrius Truss, District Ranger
125 National Forest
Road 949
Tuskegee, AL 36083
334-727-2652
Email

Law Enforcement and Investigations
Eric Wiley, Patrol Captain
2946 Chestnut Street
Montgomery, AL 36017
p: 334-241-8157
c: 334-818-1395
Email

Chinnabee Silent Hiking Trail

Area Status: Open

The Chinnabee Silent Trail is the perfect hike that showcases the beauty of the Talladega National Forest. The 6 mile moderate to difficult trail was constructed in 1977 by Boy Scout Troop 29 from the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind in Talladega. Beginning at Lake Chinnabee, the trail winds beside Cheaha Creek and ends 6 miles at Caney Head atop Talladega Mountain. It is popular because of the spectacular views of flowing streams, rock outcroppings, and waterfalls.