Earlier this year, Courtland was awarded a $1.5 million appropriation through Representative Aderholt’s office to develop new trails. This month, the SRT team met with the Town of Courtland and The Kelley Group, LLC to finalize the trail route from Roy Coffey Park through Courtland’s charming downtown and connecting to Big Nance Creek, expanding recreational access in the area. Adjustments have been made to stay within budget, and environmental studies are already underway. With updated cost estimates, the next big step is on the horizon — breaking ground!

August 31st was a fantastic day for running, as the Singing River 5K and 10K races kicked off under clear skies. A huge thanks to Fringe Events for organizing such a fun event! Congratulations to all the winners and finishers for showing up and pushing themselves in support of our beautiful trail system.

SRT is thrilled to be partnering with HUBS Coop to order bike repair stations for local trails and parks, including Ditto Landing and Rhodes Ferry Park. These stations will provide essential support to keep cyclists safe and prepared. If your organization is interested in purchasing one, feel free to reach out to Katie at [email protected].

Join us at NATRFest on Saturday, September 28 at Point Mallard! North Alabama Trails & Recreation Fest is bringing together everything you love about the outdoors in one place. From outdoor recreation exhibitors to activities like kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and archery, there’s something for everyone. There will also be backpacking classes, wildlife shows, kids’ activities, and plenty of food trucks! Come say hi to the SRT team while you’re there.

Exciting news! Planning for LaunchTank 2025 is officially underway. The Executive Committee met this month and is gearing up for an incredible event to be held in Jackson County next year. Stay tuned for more updates on this celebration of innovation in outdoor recreation.

If you haven’t yet, check out the SRT in South Huntsville on the Elgie’s Walk Greenway! The trail connects Hays Farm and Grissom High School with Bell Mountain Park, offering both paved and gravel sections across two scenic miles.

With football season upon us, why not make the most of your game days by getting outside? Before watching your favorite team, take some time to enjoy the outdoors by walking, hiking, or biking on your favorite trail. Snap a pic and tag us in it using #trailgatewithSRT. Bonus points if you’re wearing your team colors!