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Alabama

The best running trails in Alabama

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Running in Alabama is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Alabama—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 20, 2025

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1. Running loop from Tuscaloosa

7.81km

00:49

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Running loop from Audubon Place

7.63km

00:47

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Oak Mountain Lake Trail loop from Indian Hills

6.55km

00:43

90m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Running loop from Midfield

8.67km

00:56

100m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Avondale Park Pond loop from Automotive Historic District

25.5km

02:40

210m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Canal Trail Viewpoint loop from Gulf Shores

11.9km

01:13

10m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Veterans Park Lake loop from Heatherwood

4.84km

00:30

30m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Reflection Pool loop from Anderson Place Historic District

23.8km

02:29

150m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Running loop from Mountain Brook

9.95km

01:03

70m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Mrs. Nadine Meslon Yeager loop from Huntsville

13.6km

01:25

100m

Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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The best running trails in Alabama

1. Running loop from Tuscaloosa

2. Running loop from Audubon Place

3. Oak Mountain Lake Trail loop from Indian Hills

4. Running loop from Midfield

5. Avondale Park Pond loop from Automotive Historic District

6. Canal Trail Viewpoint loop from Gulf Shores

7. Veterans Park Lake loop from Heatherwood

8. Reflection Pool loop from Anderson Place Historic District

9. Running loop from Mountain Brook

10. Mrs. Nadine Meslon Yeager loop from Huntsville

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