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Jackson County Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 751 Google reviews · Running trail in Scottsboro, Alabama · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Jackson County 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.
Large swimming & boating destination with a campground for RVs & tents, play area & nature trails.
What runners say about Jackson County Park
“It is beautiful here and the cabins are huge and clean.”
“It was a beautiful day to be outside and enjoy the sun and nature.”
Super pretty park on Guntersville Lake. We parked in the lot by the playground and walked the path to the lake. It was a beautiful day to be outside and enjoy the sun and nature.
1st time visiting this part today. Spent time on the little walking trail. The little walking trails are pretty nice. Short sections walking through the woods. Nice little areas for picnics. They do have a play area for children. The overall samaria tears real nice. We stopped in at the little KC to have lunch today.
Love this campground! Terrific roomy cabins!! Excellent walking trail. Public docs and good fishing!
Open spots, close to KC BBQ, nice to walk around, close to a Walmart and food land. Office staff is nice, place books up quick so don't wait!
Trail conditions & character
“It was a beautiful day to be outside and enjoy the sun and nature.”
“Pavilion has a full kitchen, electricity, and bathrooms.”
Plan your run at Jackson County 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
- Websitejacksoncountyal.gov
- Phone+1 256-574-4719
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–5 pm |
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