Construction On Cahaba River Park To Begin In April

SHELBY COUNTY, AL - Construction will begin in April on a new trail in Shelby County, a project that will include 10 miles of trails in the new Cahaba River Park near Helena and southwest Hoover. Hiking, mountain biking and trail running enthusiasts will be able to enjoy trails throughout the 1,339 acres being developed in the park.

According to a report by the Hoover Sun, when those 10 miles of trails are finished, there will be more than 17 miles of trails in the northern sector of Cahaba River Park, which is on the north side of the river. Construction should be completed by late fall, adding to work the county has already completed. There are already seven miles of trails on the northern portion of the park off Shelby County 13. Currently, the county is building two pavilions and a restroom.

Cahaba River Park in total has about 1,500 acres owned by Shelby County and the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Forever Wild program.

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