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Centennial Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Running trail in Gulf Shores, Alabama · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Centennial Trail'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 Centennial Trail
“Nice calming hike with great views of nature and animals alike.”
Easy walking trail. 1.5 miles from parking lot to Gulf Beach. Half a mile in the sand through the dunes on the last part of the trail. Rest room stop, and a wooden tower overlook. Wooded trees provide some shade. Lots of birds and bettuerflies. Beautiful natural environment for a family experience.
Beautiful hike to the beach. Nice and quiet. Was a windy day, but still lovely. The end of the trail is a little more difficult because you walk through the sand.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice calming hike with great views of nature and animals alike.”
Plan your run at Centennial Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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
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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