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Scenic Running Trails in Alabama
Alabama has 266 trails with scenic views in this directory, across 81 cities and towns — Birmingham, Huntsville, Florence, Fort Payne and 77 more. Waterfronts, overlooks and river loops: the trails that get you out of the door.
The 250 most-reviewed in Alabama
Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count. Use the filters to narrow them, or open a city below for the full local list.
Oak Mountain State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,432 reviews
Home to a petting zoo, golfing & beaches, this vast park has camping, hiking trails & fishing.
Big Spring International Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,212 reviews
Landscaped city park anchored by a large manmade pond with ducks, koi fish & paved walkways.
Railroad Park Foundation
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,230 reviews
Acres of downtown green space for family activities, jogging & concerts, with a skate park & cafe.
Cathedral Caverns State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,707 reviews
Tours offer a view of a huge stalagmite column, "mystery river" & other formations in a state park.
Monte Sano State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,510 reviews
Expansive mountaintop green space featuring trails, rustic stone cabins & scenic views.
Talladega National Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,483 reviews
Leafy destination with trails for hiking, mountain biking & all-terrain vehicles, plus camping.
Lake Guntersville State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,351 reviews
Swimming, boating & golf are offered at this lakeside state park overlooking natural woodlands.
DeSoto State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,827 reviews
Mountaintop 3,502-acre state park with waterfalls, a nature center, pool & 25 mi. of trails.
Little River Canyon National Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,466 reviews
Forested nature preserve around Little River which runs along the top of Lookout Mountain.
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,349 reviews
35,000-acre area offers habitat for endangered wildlife, nature trails, a visitor center & fishing.
Little River Canyon Falls Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 2,078 reviews
Scenic park featuring trails along a river, plus picnic tables and a waterfall.
Joe Wheeler State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,152 reviews
Lakeside park offers a restaurant, cottages & plenty of space for gatherings & getaways.
Chewacla State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,102 reviews
Vast, leafy park featuring sprawling lake, bike trails, campgrounds & cabins is a draw for families.
Moss Rock Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,914 reviews
Hiking trails run through this wooded, 349-acre nature preserve with streams & climbable boulders.
Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,919 reviews
Acres of parkland for outdoor sports plus an iron & steel museum with artifacts & demonstrations.
Sportsman Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,914 reviews
Park offering a fishing lake & playground along with a mini-train, putt-putt golf & paddle boats.
Red Mountain Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,787 reviews
1,500-acre park with 15 miles of scenic trails, historic mines, zip lines, tree house & a dog park.
Langan Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,856 reviews
Large green space with tennis courts, playgrounds, picnic areas & a city golf course.
Tuscumbia Spring Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,687 reviews
A large manmade waterfall presents light shows at this city park with jet fountains in a pond.
Wind Creek State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,691 reviews
Leafy Lake Martin acreage with campgrounds, cabins & hiking trails popular with families & groups.
Riverfront Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,656 reviews
Riverboat rides, concerts, baseball & boating are among the attractions at this riverside compound.
Veterans Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,578 reviews
Lakeside green space with a 3-mile running trail, playgrounds, volleyball courts & a war memorial.
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.
Madison County Nature Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,429 reviews
72-acre park atop Green Mountain offering recreation on Sky Lake & a 1.5-mile walking trail.
Tuscaloosa River Walk
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,364 reviews
Concrete, paved walkway stretching several miles along the Black Warrior River.
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.
Ruffner Mountain
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,306 reviews
1,038-acre preserve with hiking trails, old mining sites, a modern nature center & rustic pavilion.
Veterans Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,245 reviews
Outdoor site with ballfields, skate & dogs parks, disc golf, ponds with fish-feeding & nature walks.
Rhodes Ferry Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,171 reviews
Landscaped riverfront park with scenic bridge views, a gazebo & picnic pavilions, plus a playground.
Delano Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,192 reviews
Clean, spacious park offering a playground and a splash pad, plus tennis courts and basketball.
Deibert Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,092 reviews
Tranquil park featuring interpretive walking trails, a children's museum, ponds & a playground.
Weathington Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,037 reviews
Scénic park offering riverside views and a paved loop track.
Noccalula Falls
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,007 reviews
Popular natural attraction with a main track, known for waterfalls and trails.
North Beach Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 966 reviews
Sandy, secluded coast with swings, a playground and benches for gazing or exercising.
Pinson Bicentennial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 939 reviews
Relaxed, family-friendly, clean-maintained green space featuring a disc golf course, along with a playground and a splash pad.
Town Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 914 reviews
Scenic green space featuring a pond & walking trail plus a grassy field with a swinging bench.
Historic Clarkson Covered Bridge
4.7 ★★★★★ 889 reviews
Park featuring a historic bridge, picnic spots, a grist mill, and public restrooms.
Cosby Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 877 reviews
Lush park with walking paths, a lake and picnic tables, plus swings.
Fairhopers Community Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 822 reviews
Open outdoor recreation center with a playground, giant dinosaur statue & a kids' aqua park.
Bayfront Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 838 reviews
A waterside park & cottage with a dock, available for parties & events of up to 300 people.
Park at Manderson Landing
4.7 ★★★★★ 827 reviews
Scenic park along the Black Warrior River featuring a bike path and picnic tables.
Buck's Pocket State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 808 reviews
Serene park with trails, a scenic overlook & campsites, plus a cove for launching boats & fishing.
Lakeside Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 775 reviews
Clean waterfront park with a playground and a splash pad.
Leeds Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 770 reviews
Family-friendly recreational space featuring a memorial, a creek and ball fields.
Heardmont Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 762 reviews
Scenic park with a football stadium, baseball & soccer fields, trails, a senior center & more.
Big Spring Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 771 reviews
Relaxing park featuring a duck pond, playground and tennis courts, in addition to a pavilion.
Historic Blakeley State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 769 reviews
A onetime town, this 1,400-acre wooded riverside park now offers camping, hiking & Civil War events.
Creekwood Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 767 reviews
Park featuring a disc golf course, a playground, picnic areas, and a dog park.
Turkey Creek Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 754 reviews
Nature preserve featuring hiking trails, picnic tables, and swimming areas.
Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Bankhead Trailhead)
4.8 ★★★★★ 721 reviews
Expansive preserve featuring 25+ miles of trails, scenic waterfalls, bluff vistas, springs & caves.
Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 732 reviews
Popular destination for hiking with trails, a small playground & rock formations.
May Day Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 732 reviews
Bayfront green space with a playground, fishing pier, a beach & water access for canoes & kayaks.
Jackson County Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 751 reviews
Large swimming & boating destination with a campground for RVs & tents, play area & nature trails.
J.D. & Annie S. Hays Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 696 reviews
Sprawling parkland featuring a variety of wildlife & terrain, plus over 10 mi. of hiking trails.
Wilderness Park/Bamboo Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 702 reviews
Small dog-friendly park featuring a trail through bamboo trees & a frog pond in a serene setting.
Snow Hinton Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 721 reviews
Rentable picnic pavilions, walking trails & a massive jungle gym for older kids.
Hurricane Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 664 reviews
70-acre forested park housing unique rock formations, waterfalls, hiking trails & a picnic pavilion.
Graham Creek Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 644 reviews
Nearly-500-acre preserve with a visitor center, hiking & biking trails & 2 disc-golf courses.
Alabama Walking Trail Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 627 reviews
Well-kept park with trails, playgrounds, swings and splash pads, plus musical instruments.
Orr Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 592 reviews
Tree-filled park featuring a playground and a creek, plus baseball and soccer fields.
Indian Creek Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 603 reviews
Long, narrow stretch of woods running along Indian Creek & featuring a walking trail.
Choccolocco Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 588 reviews
Lakefront park, with playgrounds for kids, plus trails, disc golf, and tennis facilities.
Village Point Park Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 566 reviews
Home to Jackson’s Oak, this storied preserve offers beach access, nature trails & picnic areas.
James O. Oates Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 560 reviews
Park with baseball fields, picnic tables, a playground, and a walking trail, plus a public restroom.
Wilson Dam Waterfall
4.7 ★★★★★ 544 reviews
Waterfall at the foot of the Wilson Dam, with playgrounds and fishing spots.
Oxford Lake
4.7 ★★★★★ 521 reviews
Waterfront recreational space featuring a playground, picnic area and tennis courts.
Richardson Park / Day lake (Reverend Joseph Day)
4.6 ★★★★★ 529 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring slides, swings, ducks and other waterfowl, and turtles.
Germania Springs Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 516 reviews
Relaxed park with swings and slides, along with a creek for cooling off and a dog park.
Turkey Creek Falls
4.7 ★★★★★ 479 reviews
Casual wilderness area featuring waterfalls, rocks, trails and creeks.
Aldridge Creek Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 458 reviews
Peaceful trail meandering by a creek with disc-golf courses, dog parks and a railroad trestle.
Ed Lisenby Lake
4.7 ★★★★★ 452 reviews
Park featuring a 93-acre lake with fishing, plus archery and disc golf courses, and walking trails.
City Park (Monkey Park)
4.7 ★★★★★ 445 reviews
Family-friendly park and playground featuring barbecues and a covered bridge, plus picnic tables.
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.
Sparkman Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 420 reviews
Picnic-friendly local spot with a dog-friendly attitude, featuring walking trails and an 18-hole disc-golf course.
Jemison Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 409 reviews
Park featuring a baseball field and walking/jogging trails, plus picnic tables.
Blount Cultural Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 408 reviews
Sizable city park with walking trails, a dog park, duck ponds & statues in a picturesque setting.
Georgetown Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 426 reviews
Lake- and pond-centered park with a playground and gazebo.
Cooters Pond Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 422 reviews
Serene green space with shade trees, 2 boat ramps, picnic pavilions, a dog park & a nut grove.
Creekwalk
4.8 ★★★★★ 388 reviews
Public spot with picnic tables for relaxing, walking, and kayaking, plus concerts.
Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail - Rosemary Dunes Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 380 reviews
Start point for a walking & biking route through pines, coastal sands & wetland alligator habitats.
Larkwood Falls
4.5 ★★★★★ 409 reviews
Side-of-the-road waterfall, part of a lake that supplies drinking water for the community.
Interactive Play Fountain At River Heritage Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 391 reviews
City park featuring large water jets for kids to play in during the summer months.
Riverfront Park Sheffield
4.6 ★★★★★ 398 reviews
Park along the Tennessee River featuring playgrounds and boat ramps.
Smith Mountain Fire Tower
4.8 ★★★★★ 355 reviews
Hiking area with well-maintained trails featuring lake views and a lookout tower.
Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 352 reviews
Waterfall-heavy hiking spot featuring well-maintained trails, a blue hole and scenic views.
Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 358 reviews
Relaxed nature reserve with a visitor center & self-guided trails through wetlands & forests.
Gateway Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 380 reviews
Large park featuring a lake, baseball fields and a golf course, plus several playgrounds for children.
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.
McFarland Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 330 reviews
Waterfront city park with campsites, a beach area, fishing piers, ball fields & floating restaurant.
Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 304 reviews
Relaxed lakefront trails for hiking, swimming and picnics, plus scenic outlooks.
TVA Muscle Shoals Trails Complex
4.8 ★★★★★ 293 reviews
Natural area offering paved and dirt trails for walking and picnicking.
Hurricane Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 305 reviews
Hilly trail-lined park and creekside escape featuring barbecue grills, swimming spots, and picnic tables.
Monnish Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 317 reviews
Family-friendly park with playground equipment, walking paths and picnic tables.
Wade Mountain Nature Preserve (Spragins Hollow Trailhead)
4.6 ★★★★★ 292 reviews
Sprawling, hilly terrain with rugged hiking trails, abundant wildlife & scenic valley views.
Shoal Creek Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 278 reviews
Picturesque park featuring a swimming hole, picnic areas, trails and a creek.
Swayback Bridge Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 294 reviews
Wooded network of trails, including loops and climbs, popular with hikers and mountain bikers.
Cahaba Lily Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 287 reviews
Clean park featuring open fields, a swingset and toddler-friendly slides.
Reed-Harvey Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 297 reviews
Popular park with playground facilities and a splash area.
River Heritage Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 278 reviews
Riverside area featuring a frisbee golf course and playgrounds, plus a fountain, swings and slides.
Blevins Gap Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 245 reviews
Nature preserve with hiking trails and overlooks offering views of Huntsville and the sunset.
Idle Hour Park Sports Complex
4.4 ★★★★☆ 253 reviews
Clean complex featuring baseball and softball fields and a lake.
William Brooks Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 248 reviews
Park featuring a boardwalk through a swamp marsh, plus fishing, and kayaking.
Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 219 reviews
Trail-lined nature preserve featuring disc golf and a water feature.
Beaver Dam Nature Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 228 reviews
Easy walk along a boardwalk through a swamp, with trails that take in creeks and trees.
Wildflower Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 223 reviews
Residential recreation area with 2 playgrounds & a basketball court, plus a sports field with track.
Van De Graaff Park & Arboretum
4.7 ★★★★★ 215 reviews
Public park offering walking trails, a pond, and a playground, plus picnicking and fishing.
Arlington Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 219 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a pier for fishing and boardwalks through wetlands where alligators can be spotted.
Cahaba River Walk Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 214 reviews
Wooded park offering a paved trail, picnic tables, a playground, and dog park, plus river access.
Lagoon Park Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 223 reviews
Wooded trail network for hiking and bike riding across creeks and ponds, plus an event lodge.
Ebenezer Swamp Ecological Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 205 reviews
Nature preserve with a boardwalk through a swamp featuring plants, wildlife, and educational placards.
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
4.7 ★★★★★ 203 reviews
Beach refuge known for sea turtles, migratory birds & other wildlife offers trails & events.
Oak Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 212 reviews
Public park with 2 play areas, picnic facilities, and botanical gardens, plus a planetarium.
Wildwood Park Canoe Ramp
4.6 ★★★★★ 201 reviews
Park, featuring picnic tables, a creek and hiking trails.
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.
Hurricane Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 189 reviews
Scenic recreation area offering walking trails, benches & boat & swimming access to the creek.
Caldwell Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 191 reviews
Park featuring picnic tables, cobblestone and paved paths, and freely roaming cats.
Mobile Botanical Gardens
4.4 ★★★★☆ 195 reviews
Grounds adorned with native plants, Japanese Maples & Longleaf Pines, with a rental hall & trails.
Alum Hollow
4.7 ★★★★★ 180 reviews
Area with a variety of hiking trails ranging from easy to challenging, waterfalls, and a cave.
Rock Springs Nature Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 175 reviews
Easy, spring-water trail through the forest, past wetlands and beaver dams.
Melvin Roberts Park (Cedar Street Park)
4.4 ★★★★☆ 185 reviews
Park with ball fields, tennis courts and a playground.
Ross Bridge Historical Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 173 reviews
Tranquil local park featuring a charming playground, dense woods & a Civil War–era bridge.
Cahaba River Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 172 reviews
Clean, woodsy expanse, offering trails for hiking and mountain biking, plus kayaking, swimming and pavilions, along with parking.
Tumbling Rock Cave Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 163 reviews
Wild cave system, part of the Southeastern Cave Conservancy.
Stephens Gap Callahan Cave Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 166 reviews
Preserve featuring a cave with a waterfall at the entrance, accessible on a hiking trail (permits required).
Martin Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 181 reviews
Park offering an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts & a playground, along with pavilions.
Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge
4.6 ★★★★★ 168 reviews
This 264-acre hardwood-forest nature preserve has a large cave protecting endangered bat species.
Cahaba River Trail & Canoe drop
4.7 ★★★★★ 164 reviews
Peaceful riverside area featuring a partially paved hiking trail, swimming holes and rope swings.
Phenix City Waterfall
4.5 ★★★★★ 171 reviews
Dog-friendly park featuring a walking path, baseball fields, playgrounds and a waterfall.
Wade Mountain Greenway
4.5 ★★★★★ 170 reviews
Popular area offering paved and woodsy trails for family-friendly hiking, and picnicking.
Pike County Lake
4.5 ★★★★★ 160 reviews
Picturesque outdoor oasis featuring a nature trail, 1.77-mile loop, boat rentals and lakeside fishing, plus picnic areas.
Jeff Friend Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 153 reviews
Peaceful 1-mile loop trail through forests near a lagoon, popular for kayaking.
Wade Ward Nature Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 160 reviews
Charming, 12-acre park in a lush coastal setting featuring a variety of native wildlife & wetlands.
Crawford Walking Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 143 reviews
Peaceful park for walking and running, featuring a gazebo, a track, and a playground.
Duck River Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 152 reviews
Hiking and mountain biking trails along the Duck River with restrooms.
Green Mountain Nature Preserve (Alum Hollow Trailhead)
4.7 ★★★★★ 146 reviews
Hiking area featuring caves and waterfalls as well as a variety of trees.
Tennessee River Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 141 reviews
Greenway with a public restroom for walking, biking, and camping, featuring scenic views.
The Backcountry Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 135 reviews
Complex of 7 paved trails through marshes, dunes & parks, with beach access & a butterfly garden.
Mill Creek Greenway
4.4 ★★★★☆ 141 reviews
Dog-friendly greenway featuring a play area for canines, as well as paved walkways and benches.
James D. Martin Wildlife Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 136 reviews
Locale offering waterside trails & boardwalks popular for bird watching & wildlife viewing.
TVA Honeycomb Trail Head
4.6 ★★★★★ 127 reviews
Popular place featuring a lakeside camping ground and a trailhead for an 8-mile-long route, plus swimming.
Sparkman Park Hartselle, AL
4.3 ★★★★☆ 135 reviews
Family-friendly park with walking trails, sports fields and a playground.
Earth Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 126 reviews
Peaceful park featuring picnic tables, a walking path, and a gazebo, plus Christmas trees during the holidays.
Mary Ann Nelson Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 126 reviews
Tranquil park featuring views of the water and picnic tables (some shaded).
Swan Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 122 reviews
Park with a baseball field, tennis court, playground, picnic areas, and walking trail.
Indian Falls
4.6 ★★★★★ 122 reviews
Located in Desoto State Park, this hiking area features a kid-friendly trail leading to a waterfall.
Wood Duck Nature Preserve
4.3 ★★★★☆ 129 reviews
Park for bird-watching that features a lagoon and shaded trails.
North Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Hiking area featuring varied trails leading to a popular scenic overlook.
Moon Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 113 reviews
Park offering a lake, picnic tables, a playground, and a tennis court, plus trails for walking.
Riverwalk City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
Tranquil wooded site featuring a river view, plus walking and fishing opportunities.
Crawford Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Clean public playground with a walking track, picnic tables and clean restrooms.
Randall Family Park & Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 101 reviews
Clean park with grassy areas, multiple hammock stations and scenic river views.
The Old Slab
4.5 ★★★★★ 109 reviews
Park on the river featuring trails, beaches, and a rope swing, plus fishing.
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.
Cloverdale Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 104 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic tables, and benches, plus a 5K run.
Glenn Sebastian Nature Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 98 reviews
University park with picnic tables and nature trails leading to a pond area and forest.
Slagheap Village
4.8 ★★★★★ 98 reviews
Park with trails, picnic facilities, and a disc golf course, plus a farmers market.
Cloverdale Road Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
Peaceful space featuring an hourglass-shaped layout, a playground and large, shady oak trees.
Bradford Creek Trailhead at Palmer Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 96 reviews
Scenic paved trail popular for walking and biking with lots of shade and creeks.
Sipsey Wilderness
4.8 ★★★★★ 95 reviews
Trails run through this large wild area of forested hillsides with many rivers & waterfalls.
TVA Rockpile Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
Tennessee Valley Authority park offering picnic facilities, fishing, waterfalls, a playground, and trails.
Irondale Furnace Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
Hiking area with short, well-maintained trails and historical markers, plus picnic tables.
Belrose Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 100 reviews
Small beach park featuring picnic tables and a bay view, accessed via steps.
Yoholo Micco Rail Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 91 reviews
Paved and tree-lined walking and cycling trail with views of Lake Eufaula.
Swan Creek Greenway National Recreation Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 89 reviews
Miles-long gravel, tree-shaded trail for walking, running and biking along a creek.
Porter's Gap Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 88 reviews
Destination for hiking, including a long, remote trail, with well-marked paths and some elevation changes.
Limestone Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 94 reviews
Park with model airplanes and trails for birdwatching.
Outer Cliff Trails of Lake Nicol
4.8 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking area offering swimming and paddle boarding amid scenic surroundings.
Colbert Alloys Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
Camping facility featuring gravel pads, picnic tables and hookups for RVs, plus fishing and kayaking.
Stedman's Landing
4.7 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
Park with a boardwalk for quiet sunset views over Mobile Bay, plus dog-walking.
Grace's Gap at Red Mountain Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
Park featuring hiking trails, a tree house, and zip line, plus picnic areas.
Hoover Inverness Nature Park & Trails
4.4 ★★★★☆ 89 reviews
Large park with paved hiking paths, disc golf courses, hills and woods.
Flint Creek Multiple Use Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 89 reviews
Popular spot for dirt bikes and ATVs featuring well-maintained trails with scenery and water holes.
Indian Creek Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Kid-friendly park, greenway and wooded area with paved paths for walking and running.
Randolph Trailhead
4.4 ★★★★☆ 87 reviews
Park offering hiking trails, including one to White Falls, with limited parking.
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.
Westgate Walking Trails
4.7 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Paved and unpaved walking paths that also accommodate runners and cyclists.
Moss Rock Preserve Sulphur Springs Rd Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
Hiking area featuring a kid-friendly trail with a waterfall, blazes, and Turtle Rock.
McClellan Multi-Use Trails
4.7 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
Family-friendly hiking area with many kid-friendly trails, and some routes for biking.
Flora Johnston Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 73 reviews
Calm city park, featuring walking trails through woods and mountainside.
Donaldson Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
Park featuring picnic tables, a pond, and a trail that's good for kids.
British Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 77 reviews
Small, leafy park featuring a fountain and benches.
Chief Ladiga Trail - Jacksonville State Rest Stop
4.8 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
Bike trail (also paved) known for its scenery and restrooms, stretching from Alabama to Georgia.
Gulf Oak Ridge Trailhead West
4.8 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
Hiking and bike trails traverse oak and magnolia forests where alligators, armadillos, and birds can be spotted.
Shoal Creek Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
Natural area for hiking and horseback riding featuring trails that wind through forests and cross creeks and waterfalls.
Decatur Hike-Bike Way Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 62 reviews
Scenic hiking area featuring kid-friendly trails, picnic tables, and a river.
High Ore Line Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
Popular paved trail passing over railways and creeks, that's also good for jogging.
Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge
4.6 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
Longleaf pine forest (some old-growth) covering 9,000 foothill acres, with a few rugged roads.
Lee Springs Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
Kids-friendly greenspace featuring an all-natural playground and wooded walking trails.
Pine Beach Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
Scenic sand dune trail through wooded swamps to a gulf beach, featuring observation towers.
AUM Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
Hiking area with well-maintained trails for beginners and intermediate hikers in a forested setting.
Henry Farms Hiking and Biking Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 57 reviews
Featuring hiking and biking trails, this park also has baseball fields and a playground.
Black Creek Mountain Bike Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 53 reviews
Peaceful park with a variety of mountain biking trails.
Double Oak Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 49 reviews
Well-groomed trails for mountain biking and hiking through woodland, plus a pavilion for picnics.
Lake Wilmore Trail
3.9 ★★★★☆ 60 reviews
Former lake once used for city water reserves is now a park featuring hiking trails for humans and dogs.
Moss Rock Waterfalls
4.7 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
Park featuring a cascading waterfall hiking trails and rock formations along a creek.
Argo Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 49 reviews
Park with a playground and picnic tables, plus a public restroom and a disc golf course.
Lake Nicol Cliff Trails
4.5 ★★★★★ 47 reviews
Swimming and hiking location, along with picnic tables, plus views and serenity.
Ruffner Mountain Eastern Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 43 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking area featuring a mix of well-marked trails.
Knoll Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 46 reviews
Park with a wooded hilltop, longleaf pines, and benches, plus a public restroom.
City Of Gulf Shores Wetlands Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews
Scenic park with walking trails, a fishing pier, benches & gazebos in a wetlands setting.
James Martin Trail Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 30 reviews
Park with a dog park featuring scenic trails for walking or running, plus a boardwalk and wildlife viewing.
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