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Blevins Gap Nature Preserve (South Trailhead)
4.8 ★★★★★ 240 Google reviews · Running trail in Huntsville, Alabama · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- 80 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Blevins Gap Nature Preserve (South Trailhead)'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 Blevins Gap Nature Preserve (South Trailhead)
“Beautiful views in early spring… moderate intensity for the area with some large stones in the path and inclines that makes hiking a little more tricky.”
Nice hike with some great views. Something for every level of hiker. Lots of wildlife. Beautiful sunsets
I went up the West Bluff trail and came down the Varnedoe. These trails are boulder-y at the beginning and rocky on some parts of the trail, but much of it is smooth dirt & easy walking. The shade is very nice for almost all of it! A huge variety of foliage and lots of things flowering.
Cool spot to take in the sunset and survey the surrounding area. More of a scenic spot than a thing to do. There are a few benches to sit on and a "pollinators garden" being built.
New, nice park. Hiking trails established. Large parking. No restroom. Open all day, n.c.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful views in early spring… moderate intensity for the area with some large stones in the path and inclines that makes hiking a little more tricky.”
“It is a very popular spot to watch the sunset, so don’t be surprised if the parking lot packed if you come to watch.”
“These trails are boulder-y at the beginning and rocky on some parts of the trail, but much of it is smooth dirt & easy walking.”
“There is plenty of parking, and there is a portable bathroom at the entrance to the preserve.”
“I took the Certain trail, and there was only one confusing part where it looks marked like a loop, but as far as I could tell on the trail it is just out an back.”
“Some of them are a little steep and could be considered moderately challenging depending on your fitness level.”
Plan your run at Blevins Gap Nature Preserve (South Trailhead)
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Loop distance80 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
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- Phone+1 256-534-5263
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Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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