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Alabama Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Running trail in Millbrook, Alabama · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Alabama Nature Center's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Alabama Nature Center
“Beautiful well maintained trails, or a great place for an event, but come here when there is an event, because twenty bucks for a family go hiking isn't worth it.”
“Beautiful well maintained trails, or a great place for an event, but come here when there is an event, because twenty bucks for a family go hiking isn't worth it.”
Beautiful place to visit, nature trails, old plantation house, garden and a pavilion. Beautiful place to visit. They have a pond in a little bridge to walk across very pleasant hidden Gem in Millbrook Alabama☺️
Beautiful place! Really the only place for nature trails in the region, but it’s not free. At least 6 miles of trails there. One year double pass is $75 (2 people & car decal). Think of it as a donation to help maintain a nice secluded place for nature.
My kids and I love to hike here. It’s never the same hike, even if we take the same trail. Hilltop Pass is our favorite, but we enjoy them all. We have also enjoyed the homeschool program and the fishing rodeo.
Beautiful well maintained trails, or a great place for an event, but come here when there is an event, because twenty bucks for a family go hiking isn't worth it. I can do that at most other places for free.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful well maintained trails, or a great place for an event, but come here when there is an event, because twenty bucks for a family go hiking isn't worth it.”
Plan your run at Alabama Nature Center
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitealabamawildlife.org
- Phone+1 334-285-4550
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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