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Aldridge Creek Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 458 Google reviews · Running trail in Huntsville, Alabama · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Aldridge Creek Greenway'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.
Peaceful trail meandering by a creek with disc-golf courses, dog parks and a railroad trestle.
What runners say about Aldridge Creek Greenway
“The greenway was clean and free of surface issues, very smooth.”
“An awesome place to ride or walk, spent part of a pretty Sunday here on this very scenic water lined trail!”
“Perfect place to go for a walk, jog, run, bike, etc.”
“The is considerable shade along the trail as well.”
“It's a scenic ride, quiet and peaceful so you almost forget you're in a city.”
This trail is about five miles long, add another couple of miles for those who get to the end and take the Tennessee River trail as well that goes along the Tennessee river. The scenery is enjoyable. The Aldridge Creek is close by (from both sides of the creek) along the trail.
There was a lot of cool wildlife to look at, including all types of fish, deer, beavers, muscrats, giant turtles , and small birds. The trail is very long and smooth for biking. Although the trail itself is very thin
Took my dog for a walk along here. Plenty of room along the pathway for runners and bikers as well. Looking forward to seeing it in the spring and summer when the grass and trees look more lively.
An awesome place to ride or walk, spent part of a pretty Sunday here on this very scenic water lined trail! Just wish I lived closer.
Trail conditions & character
“The trail goes through fields, in close view of housing developments and even under a railroad trestle near the end of the trail.”
“Midway, a spring feed stream crosses the path providing a cold year round supply of water for the dogs.”
“If you plan to go from the start of the trail off Bailey Cove to the river, there is a small business parking lot next to the trailhead.”
“Paved trail that criss-crosses the creek and goes all the way down to the Marina on the Tennessee River which also offers some pretty spectacular views too!”
“The is considerable shade along the trail as well.”
“Rides by several nice neighborhoods and a community park with public restrooms.”
“It's a scenic ride, quiet and peaceful so you almost forget you're in a city.”
“There has been a great deal of rain and some of the water had come over low parts of the trail but it had receded although still muddy in places.”
“I rode along it on a Sunday morning and saw perhaps 15 people going each way—a combination of people on bikes, baby strollers, and walkers.”
Plan your run at Aldridge Creek Greenway
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitehuntsvilleal.gov
- Phone(256) 427-5000
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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