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Moss Rock Preserve Sulphur Springs Rd Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 78 Google reviews · Running trail in Hoover, Alabama · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Moss Rock Preserve Sulphur Springs Rd Trailhead yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
Hiking area featuring a kid-friendly trail with a waterfall, blazes, and Turtle Rock.
What runners say about Moss Rock Preserve Sulphur Springs Rd Trailhead
“It's kid and pet friendly with lots of beautiful waterfalls.”
Beautiful park all around. Lots of people taking advantage of the weather. Tried going to frog pond but was very wet so hiked a different trail. The small waterfall was beautiful!
The trail head is located at the southwestern edge of the preserve and offers a parking lot for about 12 cars. A very short trail connects the "trail head" to the blue trail offering several official connections between blue trail and white trail allowing loop hikes from under 1 mile to about 5.
We've hiked all the trails how're at Moss Rock. This trail leads to Boulder Field - about a mile and a half in. This is a really good trail. It's kid and pet friendly with lots of beautiful waterfalls. Highly recommend.
Great, intermediate trails!! Multiple trail options going uphill/downhill. Lots of rocks and roots to look out for. Definitely have to watch your footing but this is a perfect place for curious adventurers!
Trail conditions & character
“I love the different connecting trails that dip into different types of climbs, including a gushing waterfall Midway through.”
“Parking lot by trail head at western edge of Moss Rock Preserve, and by trail head of power line trail (which runs by northern edge of the Preserve).”
“Had a great time, good place to take my dog for a walk or just go for a relaxing hike.”
“If you go right at the Blue marker #2 you'll switch to White blazes.”
Plan your run at Moss Rock Preserve Sulphur Springs Rd Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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.
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