Where the outdoors meets downtown

Piedmont, Alabama — a true Trail Town.

Piedmont sits at the intersection of major outdoor systems that draw cyclists, hikers, paddlers, and families from all over the world. They come here for the Chief Ladiga Trail, Pinhoti Trail, Terrapin Creek and 480,000 acres of Talladega National Forest that surround Calhoun County, including Dugger Mountain. Here, the trail corridor isn’t “near downtown” — it’s integrated into the downtown grid. Experience Piedmont and if you love the outdoors you will want to stay. We encourage growth in our community with our excellent school system, healthy outdoor lifesytle and low cost of living making this a desirable place to live.

Chief Ladiga Trail
Pinhoti Trail
Terrapin Creek
Talladega National Forest
Indian Mountain ATV Park
Piedmont Trail Town badge logo Piedmont, AL graphic
Map of Downtown Piedmont with Chief Ladiga Trail and key streets
Downtown + Trail Integration: A quick visual of how the Chief Ladiga Trail runs through downtown.

Why Piedmont checks the box as a Trail Town

Downtown is part of the corridor

The Chief Ladiga Trail corridor threads through the downtown street grid, making it easy for visitors to ride, walk, eat, shop, and gather without “leaving the trail.”

Multiple outdoor experiences

Piedmont is positioned for multi-sport visitors: cycling on the Chief Ladiga, hiking on the Pinhoti, and paddling Terrapin Creek— plus access to Talladega National Forest and regional destinations.

Local businesses prosper

Trail towns win when visitors can easily transition from experience to downtown. Piedmont’s downtown footprint makes that possible.

Cyclists racing through downtown Piedmont
Events and cycling culture showcase how the trail corridor supports activity and community downtown.
Welcome sign for Piedmont, Alabama on the Chief Ladiga Trail
Piedmont is recognized as the home of the Chief Ladiga Trail—an anchor for regional outdoor tourism.

Quick links to plan your day

Use these links to explore deeper into what Piedmont has to offer

Ride the Chief Ladiga Trail Maps, trail towns, access points, and corridor businesses.
Multi-sport planning Hike, bike, paddle routes and regional trip ideas.
Paddling Terrapin Creek Put-ins, safety notes, and local outfitter connections.
Downtown businesses Shopping, services, and local business info.