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Wind Creek State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,691 Google reviews · Running trail in Alexander City, Alabama · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Wind Creek State 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.
Leafy Lake Martin acreage with campgrounds, cabins & hiking trails popular with families & groups.
What runners say about Wind Creek State Park
“The area is so serene and well maintained.”
“Many of its more than 100 RV sites are on peninsulas overlooking the lake which make for beautiful views looking out of the windows of your RV.”
We had a 2wk stay here in the fall. Although none of the attractions here were open (ice cream shop, ziplines, putt putt), there are activities that the park naturalist puts on for all age groups. We enjoyed a free pontoon ride, scavenger hunt, bird watching, trivia night, and nature walk.
Love this park. Have stayed multiple times. Beautiful views, tall trees, peaceful setting. Good trails, some roads in rough shape, but biking still ok. Book a trail ride-the people are great and treat their horses well!
Equestrian camp has 20 water and electric sites. We put our horses on a tie line between trees. Trails are mostly single track wooded trails. I rode the yellow, orange and part of the blue trail following the lake shore. These had a lot of hills and parts were very narrow along a hillside.
Nice park with access to Lake Martin. Plenty of room to walk and swim.
Trail conditions & character
“Many of its more than 100 RV sites are on peninsulas overlooking the lake which make for beautiful views looking out of the windows of your RV.”
“The RV sites are quite level, if not perfectly level with both 30 and 50 amp connections.”
“We had a full concrete slab for our camper and the sites are a fair distance a part.”
“There are a number of bath houses scattered through the park where campers can take a shower or use the restrooms.”
Plan your run at Wind Creek State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitealapark.com
- Phone(256) 329-0845
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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