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Talmudge Butler Boardwalk Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Running trail in Fort Payne, Alabama · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Talmudge Butler Boardwalk Trailhead'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 Talmudge Butler Boardwalk Trailhead
“Beautiful area for pictures, we didn't do a lot of hiking but it was a beautiful spot”
Park here for the Boardwalk Trail, Lost Falls Trail, and to walk over to Indian Falls which is across the street. Several other trails can be accessed as well. The boardwalk is smooth and mostly level, wheelchair accessible and walker friendly. It's short and there's two seating areas along the way.
Cool boardwalk. About 1/4 mile each way. Connects to red and blue trails. Not much to look at in March but after hiking 7 miles it was nice to be on a trail with no roots.
The grandkids absolutely love this place and you can just walk down the boardwalk but you can also take a trail which is a little bit more difficult but still tons of fun.
It was nice and well kept. We didn't see any falls or running water but plenty of plants and flowers to see. Very pretty rock formations.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful area for pictures, we didn't do a lot of hiking but it was a beautiful spot”
“The grandkids absolutely love this place and you can just walk down the boardwalk but you can also take a trail which is a little bit more difficult but still tons of fun.”
“The boardwalk is smooth and mostly level, wheelchair accessible and walker friendly.”
Plan your run at Talmudge Butler Boardwalk Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
Running trails near Fort Payne
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Indian Falls
4.6 ★★★★★ 122 reviews
Located in Desoto State Park, this hiking area features a kid-friendly trail leading to a waterfall.
DeSoto State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,827 reviews
Mountaintop 3,502-acre state park with waterfalls, a nature center, pool & 25 mi. of trails.
