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Snow Hinton Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 721 Google reviews · Running trail in Tuscaloosa, Alabama · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Snow Hinton 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.
Rentable picnic pavilions, walking trails & a massive jungle gym for older kids.
What runners say about Snow Hinton Park
“I enjoy walking around Snow Hinton, and there are usually bathrooms open and available and relatively clean.”
“Beautiful day walking thru the many health exhibits offering info & prevention pamphlets, note pads, pens, pamphlets, tote bags, pens, note pads, etc.”
“✨ The flat, paved walking path makes it perfect for all ages and fitness levels — whether you’re out for a light stroll, brisk walk, or bike ride.”
Beautiful and spacious park with plenty of trails. There are restrooms on site and lots of parking spaces. It has a wonderful playground with a spiral slide, great fun for kids 5 years and older.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Snow Hinton Park – A Beautiful Green Space in Tuscaloosa Snow Hinton Park is one of those gems you’re grateful to have nearby. It’s a wide, open space filled with lush green grass, mature trees, and a sense of calm that invites you to move, rest, or just breathe.
Community Health Fair Sat, April 15, 2023 @ Snow Hinton Park hosted by DCH, U of A school of Nursing, local clinics & more. Beautiful day walking thru the many health exhibits offering info & prevention pamphlets, note pads, pens, pamphlets, tote bags, pens, note pads, etc.
I love this place. The Kompani Space Net (I usually call it The Big Climby Thing)is terrifying to climb, but so worthwhile and fun. I enjoy walking around Snow Hinton, and there are usually bathrooms open and available and relatively clean.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful day walking thru the many health exhibits offering info & prevention pamphlets, note pads, pens, pamphlets, tote bags, pens, note pads, etc.”
“I enjoy walking around Snow Hinton, and there are usually bathrooms open and available and relatively clean.”
“There are restrooms on site and lots of parking spaces.”
“✨ The flat, paved walking path makes it perfect for all ages and fitness levels — whether you’re out for a light stroll, brisk walk, or bike ride.”
Plan your run at Snow Hinton 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteelevatetuscaloosa.com
- Phone+1 205-562-3210
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
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