Discover the Natural Splendor of Talladega National Forest

Getting There

• Car

  Begin your journey in Tuskegee National Forest. Head west on AL-81 S from the forest entrance. Continue for about 20 miles until you reach the intersection with I-85. Merge onto I-85 N and drive for approximately 25 miles. Take exit 35 for AL-219 toward Brent. Turn left onto AL-219 S and continue for 3.5 miles. Turn right onto AL-5 S, and after about 9 miles, you will see the entrance to Talladega National Forest on your left at 9901 AL-5, Brent, AL 35034.

• Public Transportation

  Since public transportation options may be limited in this area, consider taking a Greyhound or other bus service from Tuskegee to Montgomery. From Montgomery, you can catch a local bus or arrange a taxi service to reach Brent. Once in Brent, you will need to take a taxi or rideshare service to reach Talladega National Forest at 9901 AL-5. Please check local schedules and fares in advance, as they may vary.

• Rideshare

  If you prefer a more direct route and have access to a smartphone, you can use rideshare services like Uber or Lyft. Simply set your pickup location in Tuskegee National Forest and input the destination as '9901 AL-5, Brent, AL 35034'. The ride will take approximately 45 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Expect to pay a variable fare, so be sure to check the app for an estimate before confirming your ride.