Greenways in Huntsville
Paved paths along the creeks and the river for walking, running, biking and strollers, with miles for each one and homes nearby.
Huntsville's greenways are paved or gravel paths along creeks, rivers and old rail lines, built for walking, running, biking and strollers. The city maps about 53 miles of existing greenway, 46 of them paved, and keeps adding connections. The longest ones run along Aldridge Creek in South Huntsville, Little Cove Road and Big Cove Creek in Hampton Cove, Indian Creek in west Huntsville, and the Tennessee River.
Featured greenways
Every greenway on the city map
| Greenway | Miles | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| Aldridge Creek | 6.1 | Paved |
| Little Cove | 5.0 | Paved |
| West Haysland | 4.4 | Paved |
| Indian Creek | 3.8 | Paved, Unpaved |
| Zierdt | 3.2 | Paved |
| Big Cove Creek | 2.9 | Paved |
| Wade Mountain Trail | 2.2 | Unpaved |
| Elgie's Walk | 2.1 | Paved |
| Tennessee River Ph3 | 1.9 | Paved |
| Flint River | 1.9 | Paved |
| Tennessee River West | 1.5 | Unpaved |
| Weatherly Rd | 1.4 | Paved |
| Fossil Bench Trail | 1.4 | Unpaved |
| Devil's Race Track Trail | 1.3 | Unpaved |
| Tollgate | 1.2 | Paved |
| Trailhead | 1.2 | Paved |
| STEAM Trail | 1.1 | Paved |
| Tennessee River | 0.9 | Paved |
| East Haysland | 0.9 | Paved |
| Wade Mountain | 0.9 | Paved |
| Atwood Linear Park | 0.8 | Paved |
| Bostick Trail | 0.8 | Unpaved |
| Tennessee River West 2 | 0.7 | Paved |
| Huntsville Spring Branch | 0.6 | Paved |
| Redstone Gateway | 0.6 | Paved |
| Brahan Spring | 0.6 | Paved |
| Jones Farm Park | 0.6 | Paved |
| Merrimack | 0.6 | Paved |
| Leeman Ferry | 0.5 | Paved |
| Gateway | 0.5 | Paved |
| Aldridge Creek Connector | 0.5 | Paved |
| Big Spring Park | 0.5 | Paved |
| Wade Mountain Greenway Trail | 0.3 | Unpaved |
Segment lengths come from the City of Huntsville greenway map and can differ from the city's published greenway totals (for example, the city lists the Aldridge Creek Greenway at 5.49 miles). Madison's greenways, including Mill Creek and Bradford Creek, are run by the City of Madison and are not all on this map.
Living on a greenway
Homes that back up to a greenway, or sit a short walk from one, are popular for running, stroller walks and dog walks. Each featured greenway page above shows live homes for sale within about three-quarters of a mile. Also see homes whose listings mention greenway access. Before you buy, walk the route from the front door: check for a sidewalk or connector path, and ask who owns the land behind the lot.
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Questions
What is the longest greenway in Huntsville?
The Aldridge Creek Greenway in South Huntsville is one of the longest; the City of Huntsville lists it at 5.49 miles, running from near Bailey Cove Road to Ditto Landing on the Tennessee River.
Are Huntsville greenways paved?
Most are paved, and a few, like parts of the Wade Mountain and Tennessee River West greenways, are gravel or natural surface.
Want to live close to the trails?
We are a local, family-owned brokerage. Tell us what you like to do outside and how close you want to be, and we will send homes that fit, from walk-to-the-greenway neighborhoods to land near the mountain preserves.
Search homes for saleCall or text (256) 808-6861Sources: City of Huntsville - Aldridge Creek Greenway; City of Huntsville - Greenways; City of Huntsville - Aldridge Creek Greenway opens half-mile extension (2018); Wikipedia - Parks and Greenways in Huntsville; City of Huntsville - Indian Creek Greenway; City of Huntsville - Big Cove Creek Greenway; City of Huntsville GIS open data (parks, greenways, trails, trailheads, launches).
Trail, park and launch locations come from the City of Huntsville GIS open data and the official sources listed on this page, as of October 2026. Hours, fees, rules and trail conditions change, so check with the land manager before you go. Distances are straight-line miles. Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Wyze Realty is not affiliated with any park, preserve or organization named here.