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Shoal Creek Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 278 Google reviews · Running trail in Montevallo, Alabama · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Shoal Creek 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.
Picturesque park featuring a swimming hole, picnic areas, trails and a creek.
What runners say about Shoal Creek Park
“Mountain bike trails through the wooded hills are well-maintained.”
“This is a wonderful family/pet friendly park with many trails for relaxing & scenic views.”
This is a wonderful family/pet friendly park with many trails for relaxing & scenic views. I wish I could have planned our day better & spent the whole day here to walk more of the trails.
This is our favorite place to walk, let the kids swim, play Pokémon Go, and take pictures! It's never overly busy and has plenty to explore! Beautiful park all year round!
Shoal Creek Park is a great park! It is very easy to get lost, but it's not a big deal. Most of the trails are just loops within loops. Keep walking, and you will figure out where you are. We love how easy it is to get to and hike.
Gravel Parking, Nice Signs, Maps, RestRoom, Picnic Area, Red Bridge The trails are very nice especially the ones in-between the pine trees. Follow the creek around the green trail. Be careful lots of trail crossings so it's easy to get lost. But at least you can barely hear the road also.
Trail conditions & character
“This is a wonderful family/pet friendly park with many trails for relaxing & scenic views.”
“Gravel Parking, Nice Signs, Maps, RestRoom, Picnic Area, Red Bridge The trails are very nice especially the ones in-between the pine trees.”
“This is a wonderful family/pet friendly park with many trails for relaxing & scenic views.”
Plan your run at Shoal Creek 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
- 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.
- Websiteshoalcreekparkfoundation.com
- Phone(205) 665-2555
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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