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Forever Wild Trails

4.7 ★★★★★ 276 Google reviews · Running trail in Dothan, Alabama · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
25 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Forever Wild Trails' 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 surface25 miDog-friendlyQuiet

Popular spot for mountain biking and hiking, with a change building, plus flora and fauna.

What runners say about Forever Wild Trails

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (276 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Please don’t let anyone cut the pines on the dragon trail - that part was absolutely serene!”

I love going for a walk there 💖💖💖 It’s really close to my house, and I enjoy it every time. It’s perfect for nature lovers 💗💗💗

★★★★★ — Anastassia , Sep 2023

Great place to hiking 🥾 it’s was my first time doing this trails. I just took a map 🗺 and went to walk💃💃 I did it alone, I felt scared for the trails but its safe. I met a lot of walkers inside of the trails. If you have a dog, take care your dog, there are a lot of wild animals🐊🕷🐿🦔🐾🦝🐢🐍🦅

★★★★★ — J , Jan 2022

I absolutely love this hidden gem in Dothan! To get off the circle and explore the trails of forever wild!! They have so many trails to explore,never crowded, you will see lots of box turtles 🐢 along the way! Peaceful , birds chirp! It really is lovely!

★★★★★ — Reneeeats , Nov 2023

Kinda surprised - Dothan has some of the best mtb trails in the deep south! Please don’t let anyone cut the pines on the dragon trail - that part was absolutely serene! Great example of the great things that can happen when a city embraces historical trails instead of closure! 🤘🏼😎

★★★★★ — J. , Mar 2024

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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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Please don’t let anyone cut the pines on the dragon trail - that part was absolutely serene!”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“If you have a dog, take care your dog, there are a lot of wild animals🐊🕷🐿🦔🐾🦝🐢🐍🦅”

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+) 3 mentions

“25-mile trail with our kids.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“Super smooth, banked turns, fun obstacles, and not many roots to dodge.”

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Plan your run at Forever Wild Trails

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • Distance25 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitem.facebook.com
  • Phone+1 334-615-3000

Hours

Monday 6:30 am–8 pm
Tuesday 6:30 am–8 pm
Wednesday 6:30 am–8 pm
Thursday 6:30 am–8 pm
Friday 6:30 am–8 pm
Saturday 6:30 am–8 pm
Sunday 6:30 am–8 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Forever Wild Trails

3636 Fortner St, Dothan, AL 36305

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Running trails near Dothan

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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10-mi. trail system with 6 linked loops & bike repair stations, plus changing rooms & a pump track.

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Forever Wild At Beaver Creek

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Dog-friendly

Popular park featuring marked trails for hiking, walking and biking.

1.4 miles away

Westgate Walking Trails

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2 miPavedShadedScenic

Paved and unpaved walking paths that also accommodate runners and cyclists.

2.2 miles away

James O. Oates Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 560 reviews

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ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Park with baseball fields, picnic tables, a playground, and a walking trail, plus a public restroom.

2.7 miles away

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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.