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Flat & Fast Running Trails in Alabama
Alabama has 39 trails with flat, fast terrain in this directory, across 25 cities and towns — Birmingham, Huntsville, Madison, Auburn and 21 more. Gentle grades for tempo efforts, goal-pace long runs and steady miles.
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Oak Mountain State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,432 reviews
Home to a petting zoo, golfing & beaches, this vast park has camping, hiking trails & fishing.
Monte Sano State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,510 reviews
Expansive mountaintop green space featuring trails, rustic stone cabins & scenic views.
Little River Canyon Falls Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 2,078 reviews
Scenic park featuring trails along a river, plus picnic tables and a waterfall.
Chewacla State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,102 reviews
Vast, leafy park featuring sprawling lake, bike trails, campgrounds & cabins is a draw for families.
Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,919 reviews
Acres of parkland for outdoor sports plus an iron & steel museum with artifacts & demonstrations.
Wind Creek State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,691 reviews
Leafy Lake Martin acreage with campgrounds, cabins & hiking trails popular with families & groups.
Meaher State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,511 reviews
Tranquil nature area offering camping & picnicking space, a fishing pier & waterfront boardwalk.
Avondale Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,528 reviews
This 37-acre tree-filled park features a lake, an amphitheater, baseball diamonds & more.
Natural Bridge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,330 reviews
Serene park featuring an easy-to-access sandstone formation and an Indian rock face, plus trails through the woods for hiking.
Buck's Pocket State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 808 reviews
Serene park with trails, a scenic overlook & campsites, plus a cove for launching boats & fishing.
Black Creek Park's Rails to Trails
4.7 ★★★★★ 438 reviews
Park and trail system featuring playgrounds and softball fields, as well as picnic tables and benches.
Smith Mountain Fire Tower
4.8 ★★★★★ 355 reviews
Hiking area with well-maintained trails featuring lake views and a lookout tower.
White Oak Creek Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 346 reviews
Wooded and shady recreation area with campsites, BBQ grills and a boat ramp.
Harvest Square Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 340 reviews
Nature preserve with a pond for fishing along with hiking trails.
Forever Wild Trails
4.7 ★★★★★ 329 reviews
10-mi. trail system with 6 linked loops & bike repair stations, plus changing rooms & a pump track.
TVA Muscle Shoals Trails Complex
4.8 ★★★★★ 293 reviews
Natural area offering paved and dirt trails for walking and picnicking.
Southside Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 279 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring paved trails, pools and play areas for kids.
Beaver Dam Nature Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 228 reviews
Easy walk along a boardwalk through a swamp, with trails that take in creeks and trees.
Rotary Trail Birmingham
4.7 ★★★★★ 186 reviews
Park with a picnic area, solar-powered phone-charging station, and short trail that's popular for walking.
Alum Hollow
4.7 ★★★★★ 180 reviews
Area with a variety of hiking trails ranging from easy to challenging, waterfalls, and a cave.
Wade Mountain Greenway
4.5 ★★★★★ 170 reviews
Popular area offering paved and woodsy trails for family-friendly hiking, and picnicking.
Jeff Friend Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 153 reviews
Peaceful 1-mile loop trail through forests near a lagoon, popular for kayaking.
Green Mountain Nature Preserve (Alum Hollow Trailhead)
4.7 ★★★★★ 146 reviews
Hiking area featuring caves and waterfalls as well as a variety of trees.
Spring Villa Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 140 reviews
Picnicking, camping, archery, and disc golf are available at this spot with a playground and a pavilion.
Dunnavant Valley Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
Easy but steep in places, 1.8-mile hike featuring trees, streams, and waterfalls.
Marbut's Bend
4.7 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
Gravel and boardwalk paths traversing a swampy area with wetlands and the Elk River, all ideal for casual walking.
Bradford Creek Trailhead at Palmer Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 96 reviews
Scenic paved trail popular for walking and biking with lots of shade and creeks.
Irondale Furnace Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
Hiking area with short, well-maintained trails and historical markers, plus picnic tables.
Richard Martin Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Flat, shaded 10-mile trail for hikers, horses and bikes, with covered bridges.
Hidden Falls
4.6 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Park with a waterfall that's accessible by a trail and suitable for children.
Graham Creek Kayak Launch
4.7 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Relaxed bayside park featuring hiking trails, kayak launches and frisbee golf.
Flora Johnston Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 73 reviews
Calm city park, featuring walking trails through woods and mountainside.
Pine Beach Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
Scenic sand dune trail through wooded swamps to a gulf beach, featuring observation towers.
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