This is the south end of the trail in Alabama.
I saw only bicyclists on the trail. No hikers.
Video I found on YouTube of people bicycling 53 miles on this trail
I drove over to the south end of Chief Ladiga Trail and took a few pictures. Some of the signs are in good condition, others are not.
First picture is Woodland Park in Anniston, Alabama. This is the trailhead for the trail.
to the right of this sign is the parking area:
the trail, looking towards Weaver, Alabama: