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Mill Creek Greenway

4.4 ★★★★☆ 141 Google reviews · Running trail in Madison, Alabama · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Mill Creek Greenway'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.

MixedLoopScenicDog-friendlyTrailhead parking

Dog-friendly greenway featuring a play area for canines, as well as paved walkways and benches.

What runners say about Mill Creek Greenway

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (141 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“visited summer 2022 Complete with a large dog park and stream nearby, this greenway is pretty long and well maintained.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Beautiful place to take a walk as long as there hasn’t been much flooding recently!”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 4 mentions

“25 ~05:10 arrived and parked at the Miller Creek Dog Park & Greenway; timed for a walk in the nice cool weather while it lasts this morning before that 88°F high kicks in later!”

This is an awesome little trail, perfect for the whole family. It was pretty empty at 9:30 this morning so me and my dog really enjoyed it.

★★★★★ — Nichelle , Sep 2023

A little far from home but great scenery. Fenced in dog area is what prompted us to go. Our Princess loved the open area. However the do need to increase the landscaping efforts to keep the grass low in this wooded area def dont want to worry about finding a suprise anything in an area fro small dogs.

★★★★★ — Gheymarne , Aug 2019

Love it! The trail is 1.1 miles and has a dog park. Its located near other sidewalks so you can easily make a 4 to 5 mile loop when walking or jogging.

★★★★☆ — Shimena , Aug 2017

Love taking my dog on this trail and to the dog park, he really enjoys his trips to see all his friends.

★★★★★ — Liz , Feb 2018

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 23 mentions

“25 ~05:10 arrived and parked at the Miller Creek Dog Park & Greenway; timed for a walk in the nice cool weather while it lasts this morning before that 88°F high kicks in later!”

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🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“Beautiful place to take a walk as long as there hasn’t been much flooding recently!”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“The parking lots are a little small, but there shouldn't be an issue finding spots.”

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🔁 Loop trail

“Its located near other sidewalks so you can easily make a 4 to 5 mile loop when walking or jogging.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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🪵 Boardwalk

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Plan your run at Mill Creek Greenway

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • 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 — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitemadisonal.gov
  • Phone(256) 772-9300
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 5 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–7 PM
Thursday 5 AM–7 PM
Friday 5 AM–7 PM
Saturday 5 AM–7 PM
Sunday 5 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 Mill Creek Greenway

125 Foxfield Dr, Madison, AL 35758

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Running trails near Madison

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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Palmer Park

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Fields for many ball sports, along with a playground, concessions, picnic pavilions & batting cages.

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Bradford Creek Trailhead

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Dublin Park

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60-acre park with sports facilities, trails, a disc golf course & indoor & outdoor swimming pools.

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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.