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Red Mountain Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,787 Google reviews · Running trail in Birmingham, Alabama · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Red Mountain 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.
1,500-acre park with 15 miles of scenic trails, historic mines, zip lines, tree house & a dog park.
What runners say about Red Mountain Park
“It's a beautiful hike so we just kept going and enjoyed it, there is so much to see the park itself is very well maintained and marked.”
“It's a beautiful hike so we just kept going and enjoyed it, there is so much to see the park itself is very well maintained and marked.”
“The trails were well-marked and inviting, winding through beautiful natural scenery.”
“I visited the park on a crisp fall afternoon, looking for a peaceful place to hike with my dog.”
Normally I've always gone to the dog park, but decided to hit the trails with the pups this go around. I did not realize how large of a park this is!!! So many neat spots and info to check out. Loved the rope bridge to the tree house such a beautiful view. 😍 I'm a huge fan of this park!
We hiked trail 15 to the end and were amazed by the abundant wildlife we saw. Early spring is the perfect time to see what this park has to offer. Some parts of 15 were a little rocky, but the elevation wasn't too high and there were a few places to stop and rest along the way.
We hiked 12 miles on a Saturday. The old mines and history were really cool. The trails need to be marked better than they are. Pretty good view of birmingham. Cool historical place. We hiked here again completing all the trails at red mountain. This is a great place to hike.
Absolutely love this park. My first time coming was this past weekend and we came up from Mobile. We came to Zip line because I had been seeing this was an Adventure Park. There is hiking, biking and even a dog park. The first day we hiked, there is a lot to see being an old mining establishment.
Trail conditions & character
“It's a beautiful hike so we just kept going and enjoyed it, there is so much to see the park itself is very well maintained and marked.”
“Normally I've always gone to the dog park, but decided to hit the trails with the pups this go around.”
“The park is clearly well-maintained, with plenty of restrooms accessible throughout, which made our visit comfortable.”
“The park is clearly well-maintained, with plenty of restrooms accessible throughout, which made our visit comfortable.”
“The trails were well-marked and inviting, winding through beautiful natural scenery.”
“Some parts of 15 were a little rocky, but the elevation wasn't too high and there were a few places to stop and rest along the way.”
Plan your run at Red Mountain Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitejeffcogreenways.org
- Phone(205) 202-6043
- Social 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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