New trail alongside Tennessee River officially opens

A new trail is now open to the public in Florence, connecting River Heritage Park with the Singing River Bridge above the Tennessee River.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Sunday afternoon to celebrate the opening of what is expected to be just the first installment of the River Heritage trail. This section is about one mile long, much of it running right next to the Florence Canal.

Keep reading to find out more about the trail + see more from Sunday’s celebration event.

River Heritage Trail

The trail will begin at River Heritage Park and go in a small loop before turning straight to run next to the canal. There are multiple places to stop and sit along the trail to enjoy the nature + the view.

New features at the park and along the trail include:

• Biking/walking trail
• Waterfall
• Amphitheater

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Want to find other things to do while you’re visiting Florence? Check out some of our other recent stories about the area:

• Spend a weekend in Florence—where to stay, shop + more
• A glimpse into the past: The Florence Indian Mound
• 5 Historical facts you probably didn’t know about Florence
• Handy Fest featured in our 10 festivals you need to see this summer in Alabama
• Pope’s Tavern featured in our 7 of the most unique museums across Alabama

Will you be headed out to check out the new trail? Let us know by tagging The Bama Buzz on Instagram, X, Facebook + LinkedIn.