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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.
What runners say about Cherokee Bluff Dam Railroad Trail- Trailhead
“Beautiful trails in a very quiet and peaceful environment.”
“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!!
Beautiful trails in a very quiet and peaceful environment. Multiple choices for distance.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful trails in a very quiet and peaceful environment.”
“Beautiful trails in a very quiet and peaceful environment.”
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.
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