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Lit Trails for Early & Night Runs in Alabama

Alabama has 60 trails with lights for night running in this directory, across 31 cities and towns — Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Madison, Phenix City and 27 more. Lights for the pre-dawn start and the after-work run once winter takes the evenings.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

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Cathedral Caverns State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,707 reviews

Woodville, AL

PavedLitScenic

Tours offer a view of a huge stalagmite column, "mystery river" & other formations in a state park.

Sportsman Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,914 reviews

Cullman, AL

LoopPavedLitScenic

Park offering a fishing lake & playground along with a mini-train, putt-putt golf & paddle boats.

Tuscaloosa River Walk

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,364 reviews

Tuscaloosa, AL

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Concrete, paved walkway stretching several miles along the Black Warrior River.

Veterans Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,245 reviews

Alabaster, AL

LitScenicDog-friendly

Outdoor site with ballfields, skate & dogs parks, disc golf, ponds with fish-feeding & nature walks.

Noccalula Falls

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,007 reviews

Gadsden, AL

LitScenic

Popular natural attraction with a main track, known for waterfalls and trails.

Cosby Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 877 reviews

Pinson, AL

MixedShadedLitScenic

Lush park with walking paths, a lake and picnic tables, plus swings.

Buck's Pocket State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 808 reviews

Grove Oak, AL

MixedLitScenic

Serene park with trails, a scenic overlook & campsites, plus a cove for launching boats & fishing.

Foley Kids Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 805 reviews

Foley, AL

ShadedLit

Family site with playground equipment & castles, picnic facilities, ball fields & a swimming pool.

Heardmont Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 762 reviews

Birmingham, AL

PavedShadedLitScenic

Scenic park with a football stadium, baseball & soccer fields, trails, a senior center & more.

Creekwood Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 767 reviews

Madison, AL

0.7 miPavedLitScenic

Park featuring a disc golf course, a playground, picnic areas, and a dog park.

Municipal Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 705 reviews

Opelika, AL

Natural surfaceLit

City park with a relocated covered bridge, picnic tables, shelters & a children's playground.

Snow Hinton Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 721 reviews

Tuscaloosa, AL

LitScenic

Rentable picnic pavilions, walking trails & a massive jungle gym for older kids.

Choccolocco Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 588 reviews

Oxford, AL

PavedLitScenic

Lakefront park, with playgrounds for kids, plus trails, disc golf, and tennis facilities.

James O. Oates Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 560 reviews

Dothan, AL

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Park with baseball fields, picnic tables, a playground, and a walking trail, plus a public restroom.

Sage Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 538 reviews

Mobile, AL

Lit

Clean, family-friendly local park featuring soccer fields, basketball courts and baseball diamonds. Trails, parking and restrooms on-site.

Zinn Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 487 reviews

Anniston, AL

Natural surfaceLit

Community park featuring play equipment for kids, a splash pad, a pavilion & occasional events.

Black Creek Park's Rails to Trails

4.7 ★★★★★ 438 reviews

Birmingham, AL

6 miCrushed gravelLitScenic

Park and trail system featuring playgrounds and softball fields, as well as picnic tables and benches.

Sparkman Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 420 reviews

Hartselle, AL

PavedShadedLitScenic

Picnic-friendly local spot with a dog-friendly attitude, featuring walking trails and an 18-hole disc-golf course.

Georgetown Lake Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 426 reviews

Hoover, AL

BoardwalkLitScenic

Lake- and pond-centered park with a playground and gazebo.

Creekwalk

4.8 ★★★★★ 388 reviews

Prattville, AL

LitScenic

Public spot with picnic tables for relaxing, walking, and kayaking, plus concerts.

Village Green Park - City of Millbrook

4.7 ★★★★★ 368 reviews

Millbrook, AL

PavedShadedLit

Family-friendly recreational space with a playground, a paved walking path and benches.

McFarland Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 330 reviews

Florence, AL

PavedLitScenic

Waterfront city park with campsites, a beach area, fishing piers, ball fields & floating restaurant.

Oliver Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 349 reviews

Calera, AL

Lit

Laid-back neighborhood-area option with baseball, football and disc golf fields, plus basketball courts and a playground.

Old Mill Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 324 reviews

Boaz, AL

Lit

Play area featuring a pirate theme, plus a walking track and a splash pad.

Moody City Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 307 reviews

Moody, AL

Crushed gravelLitDog-friendly

Local destination for picnics, playground visits, basketball and more.

Cahaba Lily Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 287 reviews

Helena, AL

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Clean park featuring open fields, a swingset and toddler-friendly slides.

River Heritage Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 278 reviews

Florence, AL

LitScenic

Riverside area featuring a frisbee golf course and playgrounds, plus a fountain, swings and slides.

Queen City Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 303 reviews

Tuscaloosa, AL

Lit

City park featuring a walking trail, picnic tables, a library, and a museum.

City Lake Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 289 reviews

Russellville, AL

PavedLit

Playground and paved track encircling a lake with benches, playground and picnic tables for kids and families.

Southside Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 279 reviews

Phenix City, AL

PavedShadedLitDog-friendly

Family-friendly park featuring paved trails, pools and play areas for kids.

Idle Hour Park Sports Complex

4.4 ★★★★☆ 253 reviews

Phenix City, AL

LitScenic

Clean complex featuring baseball and softball fields and a lake.

Beaver Dam Nature Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 228 reviews

Madison, AL

1 miMixedShadedLit

Easy walk along a boardwalk through a swamp, with trails that take in creeks and trees.

Alabaster Municipal Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 201 reviews

Alabaster, AL

Lit

Public park with basketball and tennis courts, picnic tables and soccer fields.

Rotary Trail Birmingham

4.7 ★★★★★ 186 reviews

Birmingham, AL

ShadedLitScenic

Park with a picnic area, solar-powered phone-charging station, and short trail that's popular for walking.

Tom Bradford Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 211 reviews

Birmingham, AL

ShadedLitDog-friendly

Public park offering facilities for baseball, tennis, and soccer, as well as a playground.

Melvin Roberts Park (Cedar Street Park)

4.4 ★★★★☆ 185 reviews

Foley, AL

BoardwalkLitScenic

Park with ball fields, tennis courts and a playground.

Tumbling Rock Cave Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 163 reviews

Fackler, AL

4 miNatural surfaceLitScenic

Wild cave system, part of the Southeastern Cave Conservancy.

Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge

4.6 ★★★★★ 168 reviews

Scottsboro, AL

MixedLitScenic

This 264-acre hardwood-forest nature preserve has a large cave protecting endangered bat species.

Caldwell Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 173 reviews

Scottsboro, AL

PavedShadedLit

Shaded trails, swings and slides for kids in a serene area with shaded trails, trees and picnic tables.

Crawford Walking Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 143 reviews

Phenix City, AL

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful park for walking and running, featuring a gazebo, a track, and a playground.

Mill Creek Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 158 reviews

Millbrook, AL

ShadedLitDog-friendly

Family-style park featuring a creek and softball fields, as well as concession stands.

Knox Creek Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 162 reviews

Madison, AL

1.5 miLit

Small park in a subdivision featuring picnic tables and playgrounds, plus a basketball court.

Spring Villa Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 140 reviews

Opelika, AL

PavedLitDog-friendly

Picnicking, camping, archery, and disc golf are available at this spot with a playground and a pavilion.

Bowers Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 140 reviews

Tuscaloosa, AL

Lit

Fox Hollow Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 125 reviews

Montgomery, AL

1 miShadedLitDog-friendly

Park with a playground and a walking trail, plus plenty of shade from trees.

GoFAR USA Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 108 reviews

Decatur, AL

Lit

Park with 10ft ziplines, 24ft rock walls and an obstacle course, plus a petting zoo.

Randall Family Park & Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 101 reviews

Tuscaloosa, AL

ShadedLitScenic

Clean park with grassy areas, multiple hammock stations and scenic river views.

Millbrook Parks & Recreation

4.4 ★★★★☆ 92 reviews

Millbrook, AL

LitDog-friendly

Park offering a playground with swings and slides, plus a picnic area and restrooms.

Indian Creek Greenway

4.7 ★★★★★ 83 reviews

Madison, AL

2 miPavedShadedLit

Kid-friendly park, greenway and wooded area with paved paths for walking and running.

Hillsboro Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 70 reviews

Helena, AL

PavedShadedLitDog-friendly

Shaded 4.5-mile-long trail for walking, running, biking and dog-walking.

Moody Municipal Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 65 reviews

Moody, AL

Lit

Park featuring a baseball field, plus a public restroom.

Phenix City Parks and Recreation

4.1 ★★★★☆ 56 reviews

Phenix City, AL

Lit

Park with a lake offering a playground, a walking trail, and fishing.

LaGarde Park

4 ★★★★☆ 45 reviews

Anniston, AL

Natural surfaceLit

Michael Tucker Park & Chief Ladiga Trail

4.1 ★★★★☆ 37 reviews

Anniston, AL

Natural surfaceLitDog-friendly

James Martin Trail Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 30 reviews

Gadsden, AL

BoardwalkLitScenicDog-friendly

Park with a dog park featuring scenic trails for walking or running, plus a boardwalk and wildlife viewing.

Noccalula Falls Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 20 reviews

Gadsden, AL

LitScenic

Homewood Forest Preserve

4.3 ★★★★☆ 19 reviews

Birmingham, AL

LoopLit

Wilbourne Antique Rose Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 13 reviews

Foley, AL

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Little River Wildlife Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 7 reviews

Fort Payne, AL

Lit

The River Heritage Trail

5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews

Florence, AL

Lit

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