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Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge
4.6 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · Running trail in Anniston, Alabama · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge 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.
Longleaf pine forest (some old-growth) covering 9,000 foothill acres, with a few rugged roads.
What runners say about Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge
“Beautiful lake and falls or actually a skillet but it runs over rocks”
I didn't have much time to explore the trails here but it looks like a nicely managed forest. I went to the Morman lookout and was pleasantly surprised with the views. The gravel road and steep grade makes for an exciting drive especially in a two wheel drive car.
I absoulity love hiking here. There is no level ground here at all, which is the best part! Getting strength and cardio workouts at the same time is always the best!
Beautiful area in Calhoun County Alabama! Great for hiking and nature walks. Very beautiful.
Great views in the winter. Trials are okay more of maintenance trails instead of hiking. If you love wildlife, there's plenty here to explore.
Trail conditions & character
“I went to the Morman lookout and was pleasantly surprised with the views.”
Plan your run at Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge
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.
- Websitefws.gov
- Phone(256) 848-6833
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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