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Quiet, Uncrowded Trails in Alabama
Alabama has 141 trails with quiet, uncrowded running in this directory, across 62 cities and towns — Huntsville, Montgomery, Birmingham, Mobile and 58 more. Room to run intervals without weaving through walkers and bikes.
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Big Spring International Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,212 reviews
Landscaped city park anchored by a large manmade pond with ducks, koi fish & paved walkways.
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.
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.
Meaher State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,511 reviews
Tranquil nature area offering camping & picnicking space, a fishing pier & waterfront boardwalk.
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.
Rhodes Ferry Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,171 reviews
Landscaped riverfront park with scenic bridge views, a gazebo & picnic pavilions, plus a playground.
Deibert Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,092 reviews
Tranquil park featuring interpretive walking trails, a children's museum, ponds & a playground.
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.
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.
Leeds Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 770 reviews
Family-friendly recreational space featuring a memorial, a creek and ball fields.
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.
Turkey Creek Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 754 reviews
Nature preserve featuring hiking trails, picnic tables, and swimming areas.
May Day Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 732 reviews
Bayfront green space with a playground, fishing pier, a beach & water access for canoes & kayaks.
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.
Municipal Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 705 reviews
City park with a relocated covered bridge, picnic tables, shelters & a children's playground.
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.
Graham Creek Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 644 reviews
Nearly-500-acre preserve with a visitor center, hiking & biking trails & 2 disc-golf courses.
Indian Creek Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 603 reviews
Long, narrow stretch of woods running along Indian Creek & featuring a walking trail.
Village Point Park Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 566 reviews
Home to Jackson’s Oak, this storied preserve offers beach access, nature trails & picnic areas.
Richardson Park / Day lake (Reverend Joseph Day)
4.6 ★★★★★ 529 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring slides, swings, ducks and other waterfowl, and turtles.
Buck Creek Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 513 reviews
Green space offering trails alongside a babbling creek, a playground & softball & football fields.
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.
DeBardeleben Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 469 reviews
Shade-dappled park with benches, picnic tables and a gazebo for get-togethers.
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.
Riverfront Park Sheffield
4.6 ★★★★★ 398 reviews
Park along the Tennessee River featuring playgrounds and boat ramps.
Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 358 reviews
Relaxed nature reserve with a visitor center & self-guided trails through wetlands & forests.
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.
Joe Tucker Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 324 reviews
Park with a playground, tennis and pickleball courts, lake, and picnic areas, plus a walking path.
Wade Mountain Nature Preserve (Spragins Hollow Trailhead)
4.6 ★★★★★ 292 reviews
Sprawling, hilly terrain with rugged hiking trails, abundant wildlife & scenic valley views.
Forever Wild Trails
4.7 ★★★★★ 276 reviews
Popular spot for mountain biking and hiking, with a change building, plus flora and fauna.
George W. Roy Recreational Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 260 reviews
Well-groomed park featuring a walking trail, swings and a playground for kids.
Ida Bell Young Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 267 reviews
Quiet venue featuring a kids' playground, walking trail, tennis courts & picnic areas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Murphree Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 204 reviews
Community park featuring a short walking path, a playground & a large picnic pavilion.
Oak Grove Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 176 reviews
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.
Rainbow City Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 181 reviews
Popular playground with slides, swings, covered picnic tables, a walking track and tennis courts.
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.
Caldwell Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 173 reviews
Shaded trails, swings and slides for kids in a serene area with shaded trails, trees and picnic tables.
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.
Scottsboro Municipal Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 152 reviews
Peaceful riverside park with a boat ramp, walking trails and picnic spots.
Green Mountain Nature Preserve (Alum Hollow Trailhead)
4.7 ★★★★★ 146 reviews
Hiking area featuring caves and waterfalls as well as a variety of trees.
Knox Creek Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 162 reviews
Small park in a subdivision featuring picnic tables and playgrounds, plus a basketball court.
Spring Villa Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 140 reviews
Picnicking, camping, archery, and disc golf are available at this spot with a playground and a pavilion.
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.
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).
Fox Hollow Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 125 reviews
Park with a playground and a walking trail, plus plenty of shade from trees.
Wood Duck Nature Preserve
4.3 ★★★★☆ 129 reviews
Park for bird-watching that features a lagoon and shaded trails.
Sam Harris Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 118 reviews
Local park featuring 2 playgrounds, picnic tables, a basketball court, and trails, plus a tranquil stream.
Moon Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 113 reviews
Park offering a lake, picnic tables, a playground, and a tennis court, plus trails for walking.
Crawford Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Clean public playground with a walking track, picnic tables and clean restrooms.
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.
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.
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.
Hoover Inverness Nature Park & Trails
4.4 ★★★★☆ 89 reviews
Large park with paved hiking paths, disc golf courses, hills and woods.
Indian Creek Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Kid-friendly park, greenway and wooded area with paved paths for walking and running.
Graham Creek Kayak Launch
4.7 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Relaxed bayside park featuring hiking trails, kayak launches and frisbee golf.
Wellborn Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 85 reviews
Wooded outdoor space featuring slides, swings and baseball fields.
Flora Johnston Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 73 reviews
Calm city park, featuring walking trails through woods and mountainside.
British Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 77 reviews
Small, leafy park featuring a fountain and benches.
Westside Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 80 reviews
Public park featuring picnic tables and a playground with swings and slides.
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.
Culpepper Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
Baseball field and picnic tables dot this tree-filled neighborhood park featuring a jungle gym and a slide.
Rufus Harbin Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 68 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic tables, grills, and restrooms, plus a walking track and dog area.
Shady Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 69 reviews
Peaceful green space featuring swings, benches and a playground for kids.
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.
Snowdoun Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
Relaxed outdoor space with a playground and a picnic area.
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.
Virginia Estates Park
4 ★★★★☆ 51 reviews
Blue Ridge Nature Trail
4.2 ★★★★☆ 46 reviews
Trail for hiking around a creek with wooden bridges and an outdoor playground.
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.
Pinecrest Veterans Memorial Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 26 reviews
Safety Complex Park
5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews
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