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Shadow Lake
4.3 ★★★★☆ 29 Google reviews · Running trail in McCalla, Alabama · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Shadow Lake'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 Shadow Lake
“There is a beautiful pond two play grounds for kids, a fire pit, and a covered seated area (not sure what to call it but you can host events there).”
“A really pretty, peaceful park and a great place to walk or run.”
This is a great park. paved walking path around the entire lake. nice open field by the lower parking lot where the dogs were able to run. small swim section and beach, park body weight workout equipment, playground and disc golf. nice pavilion with horseshoe rings and corn hole.
A really pretty, peaceful park and a great place to walk or run. There are benches and swings throughout if you want to just sit and watch the water. There is a shaded trail on the disc golf course that is fun to walk on, as well as a playground and basketball courts. Love coming here a couple times a week!
Trail conditions & character
“There is a beautiful pond two play grounds for kids, a fire pit, and a covered seated area (not sure what to call it but you can host events there).”
“A really pretty, peaceful park and a great place to walk or run.”
Plan your run at Shadow Lake
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
- Websiteyourgracelife.com
- Phone+1 205-882-2211
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 12:30–8 pm |
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