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Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 219 Google reviews · Running trail in Huntsville, Alabama · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 4.5 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Chapman Mountain 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.
Trail-lined nature preserve featuring disc golf and a water feature.
What runners say about Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve
“Gorgeous preserve for walking, bird watching and enjoying nature not too far from the city!”
“Family friendly location and the trails are well marked and of sufficient length to get a moderate exercise.”
“5 mi loop) is a gorgeous, serene trek perfect for a lunch break wander to clear the mind.”
“Trails are easy for kids and adults of all ages.”
Multi use track in the Land Trust collection of properties. The trails may be too short for hardcore hikers, but the diversity of the foliage, the great pavilion and other activities (disk golf) make it an attractive spot for the entire family. Water feature with blind for bird photos is up and running.
Great trails ... lots of distant road noise but absolutely beautiful and close to my house
This is a wonderful little preserve on the north side of Huntsville. It's also about 10 minutes from my house so it's close enough for me to train here for longer hikes. I generally will loop the bulldog Trail and the Terry Trail to get extra mileage.
Chasco Trail (0.5 mi loop) is a gorgeous, serene trek perfect for a lunch break wander to clear the mind. I'm looking forward to exploring other trails at this location on future trips.
Trail conditions & character
“Gorgeous preserve for walking, bird watching and enjoying nature not too far from the city!”
“Family friendly location and the trails are well marked and of sufficient length to get a moderate exercise.”
“5 mi loop) is a gorgeous, serene trek perfect for a lunch break wander to clear the mind.”
“5 mi loop) is a gorgeous, serene trek perfect for a lunch break wander to clear the mind.”
Plan your run at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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 | 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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