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Gorge Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Running trail in Gadsden, Alabama · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Gorge 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 Gorge Trailhead
“A beautiful day at Noccalula Falls for a mountain bike race!”
Beautiful trail. Fairly easy but lots of rocks to navigate. The Gorge trail, part of the Black Creek Trail system, is a loop trail that takes you under the Noccalula Falls. My granddaughter liked it so much we hiked it twice. She especially enjoyed going all the way down to the creek and putting her feet in the water.
This is a somewhat difficult trail because it is a lot of rock climbing up and down, but if you're able it's worth it. We only got to do part of it and that was to walk from the stairs to the falls. Will be back and highly recommend.
We entered the campground and made our way to the back of the park where the cabins are. We parked at a trail map which did not say"you are here". We crossed the road and followed the railed path up the hill to a set of stairs. At the bottom of the stairs we turned left.
Wife and took our dog on this hike in early Oct 2023. It's been very dry, so the falls were near non-existent. But, still really cool walking under it.
Trail conditions & character
“A beautiful day at Noccalula Falls for a mountain bike race!”
“We hiked a very rocky path which had mini detours down to the water.”
“The Gorge trail, part of the Black Creek Trail system, is a loop trail that takes you under the Noccalula Falls.”
Plan your run at Gorge 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.
Running trails near Gadsden
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Noccalula Falls
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,007 reviews
Popular natural attraction with a main track, known for waterfalls and trails.
Riverwalk City Park
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