Alabama River

The Alabama River begins north of Montgomery at the junction of the Tallapoosa and Coosa rivers. It flows southwest from Montgomery, joining with the Cahaba River near Selma, down to Mobile Bay.

Small tree-covered island reflected in the calm waters of the Alabama River, with a forested shoreline in the background
Photograph by Beth M. Rogers
Small tree-covered island reflected in the calm waters of the Alabama River, with a forested shoreline in the background