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Blevins Gap Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 245 Google reviews · Running trail in Huntsville, Alabama · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- 4.5 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Blevins Gap Nature Preserve'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.
Nature preserve with hiking trails and overlooks offering views of Huntsville and the sunset.
What runners say about Blevins Gap Nature Preserve
“The Land Trust of North Alabama has preserved this beautiful property in South Huntsville that provides trails up and down the mountain that are great for hiking and running.”
We went to visit my wife’s aunt in Huntsville and we made a pit stop here so that we could see this amazing view. There is a hiking trail and parking if you would like to spend the day hiking, but we did not get a chance to check it out. Great spot to take pictures. I bet it’s really beautiful at night.
A fun place to hike with great views. Sometimes it gets a bit congested as it’s so close to Huntsville. It’s not a wilderness destination but it’s a fine option for a convenient diversion and commune with nature. Easy to moderate climbs. The trail can get rocky in places until you get up on top of the ridge.
I'm from out of town, but my son and his family lives in the area, and took me to see the beauty of Belvins Gap. It is beautiful, and you can see far away from the top. There is a hiking trail, but it was too cold that day to hike it. They say it is even more beautiful at night.
Beautiful hike along the Bill and Marion trail to the lookout. Nice bench to sit and rest along the way. A little muddy at the outset but once we got higher it dried out.
Trail conditions & character
“The Land Trust of North Alabama has preserved this beautiful property in South Huntsville that provides trails up and down the mountain that are great for hiking and running.”
“There is a hiking trail and parking if you would like to spend the day hiking, but we did not get a chance to check it out.”
“The trail can get rocky in places until you get up on top of the ridge.”
Plan your run at Blevins Gap Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Loop distance4.5 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitelandtrustnal.org
- Phone(256) 534-5263
- 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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