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Bradford Creek Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Running trail in Madison, Alabama · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface: Paved
Distance: Not reported
Shape: Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Access: Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Bradford Creek 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.

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PavedOpen 24hFlat & fastTrailhead parking

What runners say about Bradford Creek Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (25 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Occasionally you'll see a snake slink by. Otherwise it's a fabulous trail

★★★★☆ — Adam , Jun 2017

Great paved nature trail. It’s 5 miles round trip. Enjoy walking dogs, biking, or jogging rough the trees.

★★★★★ — Leeann , Dec 2023

Great paved trail/path for walking, biking, etc., right behind the school.

★★★★★ — Dewey , Mar 2021

Great paved trail for hiking, biking, walking & more! There are beautiful views, and you feel like you're walking right through the middle of the woods! We will definitely be back!

★★★★★ — Sherlyn , Jan 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 25 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

 🛣️ Paved surface 7 mentions 
“Great walking trail; lots of nature but not too much; fully paved and well maintained.”
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 ➖ Flat & fast 2 mentions 
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 🅿️ Trailhead parking  
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Plan your run at Bradford Creek Trailhead

The practical stuff

AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
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.
At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
Websitelandtrustnal.org
Phone(256) 772-9300
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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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Bradford Creek Trailhead

Madison, Alabama

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