Red Rock Ridge and Val­ley Trail Sys­tem

Using funds from the Centers for Disease Control "Communities Putting Prevention to Work" grant, the Freshwater Land Trust (FWLT), the Jefferson County Department of Health and the Health Action Partnership, have developed a greenway master plan for Jefferson County, Alabama. The purpose of this plan is to develop a feasible trail system for greenways, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructures that will promote active and healthy living, encourage use of alternate modes of transportation, and protect regional waterways.

The Red Rock Ridge & Valley Trail System will be a complete network of bike lanes, sidewalks, and trails connecting communities across Jefferson County.

The master plan for over 200 miles of shared-use greenways and trails and over 600 miles of street-based bicycle and pedestrian pathways will improve alternative transportation and recreational opportunities.

The Red Rock Ridge & Valley Trail System master plan presents an inclusive "roadmap" for a regional greenway and street-based trail system to connect communities across Jefferson County. The master plan proposes over 200 miles of shared-use greenways and trails along six main corridors, as well as over 600 miles of street-based bicycle and pedestrian pathways that will connect the corridors with surrounding areas. Upon implementation of the plan, citizens will be able to walk and ride bicycles for routine transportation and recreation, which will improve the quality of life of the people of Jefferson County and create a region attractive to new residents and businesses, which will sustain future economic growth in local communities.