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Cherokee Bluff Dam Railroad Trail- Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Running trail in Dadeville, Alabama · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Cherokee Bluff Dam Railroad Trail- 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.

Natural surfaceScenicQuiet

What runners say about Cherokee Bluff Dam Railroad Trail- Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (17 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Beautiful trails in a very quiet and peaceful environment.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Beautiful trails in a very quiet and peaceful environment.”

I don't hike the *trails,* much. I'm on SUP (stand-up paddleboard) every day. Second photo is ACTUAL GOOGLE EARTH SATELLITE IMAGE..got me on paddleboard "from space!" This is an awesome wilderness park!!

★★★★★ — John , Aug 2024

Beautiful trails in a very quiet and peaceful environment. Multiple choices for distance.

★★★★★ — Jim , Feb 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 17 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“Beautiful trails in a very quiet and peaceful environment.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Beautiful trails in a very quiet and peaceful environment.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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Plan your run at Cherokee Bluff Dam Railroad Trail- Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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.
  • Websitecrata.org
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Where to find Cherokee Bluff Dam Railroad Trail- Trailhead

Martin Dam Rd #0, Dadeville, AL 36853

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.