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Morgan County West Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 127 Google reviews · Running trail in Hartselle, Alabama · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Morgan County West 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.

RestroomsTrailhead parking

Family-friendly park, featuring playgrounds plus ballfields (including baseball and soccer).

What runners say about Morgan County West Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (127 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Great park to take the family relax an let the children play the park is nice an clean well kept”

Football, baseball/softball, soccer fields and a basketball court. Really nice archery range, with plenty of shade and walking track and playground.

★★★★★ — Shannon , Jun 2020

4 baseball fields, 3 soccer fields, 1 football field, pavilion, playground, walking tack and nature trail. And hardly ever crowded. Love my park.

★★★★★ — Sharon , Sep 2020

Other then parking being an issue. It's fine. When there is a handicap parking spot with the extra space marked by blue lines giving the person the extra space they need to get in an out of thier car into thier wheelchair. It would be nice if idiots don't park on the blue lines that are clearly not a parking spot.

★★★★★ — Deeanna , Feb 2025

Go Hawks! Great park for youngins, shaded picnic area, walking trail, archery. Very fortunate to live a mile away. The kids, parents and community make this place very special.

★★★★★ — James , Sep 2023

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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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 8 mentions

“The bathrooms could use another stall or 2 and sometimes parking gets hectic during baseball tournaments and football games but hey we treasure our youth and love our sports.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“The bathrooms could use another stall or 2 and sometimes parking gets hectic during baseball tournaments and football games but hey we treasure our youth and love our sports.”

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Plan your run at Morgan County West Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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
  • Websitemorgancounty-al.gov
  • Phone(256) 773-5149
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday 7 AM–8:30 PM
Friday 7 AM–8:30 PM
Saturday 7 AM–8:30 PM
Sunday 7 AM–8:30 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 Morgan County West Park

74 W Park Rd, Hartselle, AL 35640

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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.