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Chewacla State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,102 Google reviews · Running trail in Auburn, Alabama · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Chewacla State Park'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.
Vast, leafy park featuring sprawling lake, bike trails, campgrounds & cabins is a draw for families.
What runners say about Chewacla State Park
“The place is clean, interesting and not too challenging to walk on.”
“So beautiful, came out when it hasn't rained a bit, first week of cool weather.”
“The park is clean, peaceful, and very well maintained.”
My family and I have been going here the last few weeks. We enjoy going to take different hiking trails. The waterfall is beautiful. The trails are fun. They have glamping, cabins, RV hook ups, and places to put up a tent, but we have never rented a place. The staff are always very kind.
So beautiful, came out when it hasn't rained a bit, first week of cool weather. Beautiful hiking trails. They're currently working on a structure by the waterfall trail, but you can enjoy a longer hike and still get to the falls. We liked down from the falls through the rocks and had a blast. Epic playground.
The park was amazing! There was so much to do, and our kids had a blast! Riding bikes, hiking, seeing a waterfall, fishing, kayaking, and enjoying the scenery! We have been there twice, and we will be going back. So far, it is our favorite place for camping!
We stayed a couple nights in our RV. The sites are ample, level and have all utilities including wifi that's strong enough for our TVs to work which hasn't been the case for us often. The restrooms are old and dinky but the hot water is great. The walking trails are great.
Trail conditions & character
“Riding bikes, hiking, seeing a waterfall, fishing, kayaking, and enjoying the scenery!”
“We tent camp in the primitive sites, but have access to showers and bathrooms nearby if needed.”
“It was a good site but the road coming in to our loop was very tight.”
“The sites are ample, level and have all utilities including wifi that's strong enough for our TVs to work which hasn't been the case for us often.”
“The park is clean, peaceful, and very well maintained.”
Plan your run at Chewacla State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitealapark.com
- Phone+1 334-887-5621
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–7 pm |
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