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West End Walking Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 83 Google reviews · Running trail in Birmingham, Alabama · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from West End Walking Trail'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.

City park that's good for kids and offers opportunities for exercise.

What runners say about West End Walking Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (83 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Nice place for a family reunion clean peaceful great place to go with the family and kids”

I just did 30min. of walking and the park was very pleasant. It was couple more people also walking and they seem to be comfortable with being out there. I enjoy my walk each time I visit...

★★★★☆ — Barbara , May 2018

I'll be glad when the busted pipe is repaired- water "runs* across the south end trail; into the gutter & stream; reported to public works- however, the library will probably have to complain after the next billing period.

★★★★★ — Amanda , Nov 2019

Fun and easy walking on level area in open view of Princeton Hospital, the street, and the neighborhood

★★★★★ — Bobbie , Aug 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 83 reviews →

Plan your run at West End Walking Trail

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.
  • Websitebirminghamal.gov
  • Phone(205) 254-2556

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9 PM
Friday 6 AM–9 PM
Saturday 6 AM–9 PM
Sunday 6 AM–9 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find West End Walking Trail

633 Cotton Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.