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Bradford Creek Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Running trail in Madison, Alabama · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Bradford 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.
What runners say about Bradford Creek Greenway
I enjoy walking this greenway and the creek is such a fun spot for kids! There’s even a swing over the creek. There’s plenty of parking too. There are usually people walking, biking, or jogging the greenway but it’s never been crowded. There’s also a pond with ducks, geese and turtles.
Great paved trail, full of nice people and friendly pets. Just be aware that are snakes and as we get more cold weather they will go to the paved area to get heat from the concrete.
Very well maintained walking/biking path. Feels safe and frequented without feeling crowded.
This is a lovely long walk through woods and pastures. Sadly for me, it looks like one of the horse pastures is being turned into a disc golf course. I would still highly recommend it.
Trail conditions & character
“Great paved trail, full of nice people and friendly pets.”
Plan your run at Bradford Creek Greenway
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
Running trails near Madison
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Bradford Creek Trailhead at Palmer Park
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Mill Creek Greenway
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Palmer Park
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Fields for many ball sports, along with a playground, concessions, picnic pavilions & batting cages.
Dublin Park
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60-acre park with sports facilities, trails, a disc golf course & indoor & outdoor swimming pools.