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Hurricane Creek Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 305 Google reviews · Running trail in Tuscaloosa, Alabama · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Hurricane Creek 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyHillyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Hilly trail-lined park and creekside escape featuring barbecue grills, swimming spots, and picnic tables.

What runners say about Hurricane Creek Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (305 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Well maintained local park that is a beautiful slice of nature!”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 13 mentions

“This place is beautiful the hiking trails are filled with scenery full of animal life and t hee water is so clear and refreshing I have lots more to explore here so stay tuned”

We love visiting this beautiful place. The water is so clear and the people are friendly. We also love taking hikes through the trails. Be careful walking down to the water because there is a place that has a small stream of water going over it and it's very slippery. My husband fell and broke 2 ribs.

★★★★★ — Francis , Jul 2023

Small but nice park. Spent a little over an hour there, walking the water way. There are Trails throughout the wooded area. Will have to check them out the next time. Plenty of parking, bathrooms and pavilion. When coming here get here early, tends to get over populated around 1pm..

★★★★☆ — Clyde , Jul 2025

Just moved here from Cali and desperately needed a hiking home-based. Trails arnt that long but there is a stunning creek view and alot of different style terrain. I'm also a climber and there was some really cool rock and boulder formations

★★★★☆ — Chase , Sep 2023

Beautiful park. My daughter always has a fantastic time here. They have restrooms up the hill near parking. The park ranger, Mr. Harris, stops by regularly so it's safe here too!

★★★★★ — Jenna , Aug 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 15 mentions

“This place is beautiful the hiking trails are filled with scenery full of animal life and t hee water is so clear and refreshing I have lots more to explore here so stay tuned”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“Great location Parking is quite accommodating, compared to pre Park at this location Family friendly.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“Beautiful Hike, the only negative is people allow their dogs off leash on the trails.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“There are several different paths from which to choose based on distance and elevation.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“To my surprise there is an actual park here now with parking and bathrooms.”

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Plan your run at Hurricane Creek 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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Hours

Monday 7 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–7 PM
Thursday 7 AM–7 PM
Friday 7 AM–7 PM
Saturday 7 AM–7 PM
Sunday 7 AM–7 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 Hurricane Creek Park

12800-12834 Old Birmingham Hwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

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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.