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Noccalula Falls Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Running trail in Gadsden, 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 Noccalula Falls Park 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.
What runners say about Noccalula Falls Park
“Great view one of my favorites”
“Nice park quiet we came in winter the falls was'n full but still nice place at night have light walk on the park”
Nice park with trails to the suspension bridge and the waterfall (of course). Entrance fee ($8 for seniors) gets you everything but the putt putt. If you’re able, don’t just look at the falls from the top, go to the park store and get admittance to the trail - rocky but worth it!
Great place for you and family they also have cabins you can rent and if you have a RV they have beautiful spaces to rent 19 trails for biking and walking and juggle even running but to top it all off Gorgeous views nice spots to relax on the trails
Nice park quiet we came in winter the falls was'n full but still nice place at night have light walk on the park
One of the best falls visited so far. The park is well maintained. Clean and calm. Kids love the place. The timing was appropriate to experience the good flow of water. The creek at the top was calm, but the falls gave a different experience. The hike to the falls was moderate and hard near the falls.
Trail conditions & character
“You park at the top of the falls so anyone can view, follow the trail to the campsite and after a mile there is a staircase so you can hike to the base.”
“Nice park quiet we came in winter the falls was'n full but still nice place at night have light walk on the park”
Plan your run at Noccalula Falls Park
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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- Websitenoccalulafallspark.com
- Phone+1 256-549-4663
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