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Knox Creek Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 162 Google reviews · Running trail in Madison, Alabama · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 1.5 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Knox 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.
Small park in a subdivision featuring picnic tables and playgrounds, plus a basketball court.
What runners say about Knox Creek Park
“The water was clean and fun to play in.”
“Great for dogs to run but no paved trail for strollers.”
“The park was quiet and secluded, and there was only one group there besides us.”
The park was quiet and secluded, and there was only one group there besides us. The water was clean and fun to play in. The park doesn't have shade over the equipment, but there's plenty of area around to explore and enjoy.
Small neighborhood park. Great for dogs to run but no paved trail for strollers. I came here last summer and there were lots of ticks in the trees too
Trail conditions & character
“The park was quiet and secluded, and there was only one group there besides us.”
“Great for dogs to run but no paved trail for strollers.”
Plan your run at Knox Creek Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Distance1.5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitehuntsvilleal.gov
- Phone(256) 564-8026
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–9 PM |
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