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Paul M. Grist State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 220 Google reviews · Running trail in Valley Grande, Alabama · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Paul M. Grist State 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.
What runners say about Paul M. Grist State Park
“The grounds are beautifully maintained, from the lush, well-kept grass to the clean open spaces that invite you to relax or enjoy a picnic.”
“The lake provides a gorgeous backdrop for fishing or simply sitting and soaking in the scenery.”
“One of the best parts of visiting during the week is the peaceful atmosphere and you can almost have the entire park to yourself.”
Cheap, Quite, Friendly and your parked right on the lake. Many trails to explore. Pet friendly. Been here almost a week and I think we'll stay another week. Thanks for having us!
Stopped by on way home from a festival. Looks like a great fishing spot! Really neat little dam, would have explored the trails more if time/weather allowed. The primitive camping spots looked awesome, didn't get to see the RV spots much
This is a great location. Good hiking around the lake but lots of trees down from recent hurricanes make it a challenging walk. The biggest problem is the bathroom facilities: not well taken care of.
Great place to hike and relax. Over 30 miles of well groomed hiking trails.
Trail conditions & character
“Our stay was marked with rain but the mist over the river in the morning offered us a special photographic views.”
“One of the best parts of visiting during the week is the peaceful atmosphere and you can almost have the entire park to yourself.”
“The biggest problem is the bathroom facilities: not well taken care of.”
Plan your run at Paul M. Grist State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitealapark.com
- Phone(334) 872-5846
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM |
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