Montgomery trails: five miles of walking and biking at Lagoon Park, the Riverfront Greenway and Riverwalk downtown, AUM's three trails and park loops across the city.

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Facts come from the trail groups’ own sites, the City of Montgomery’s parks directory and the Montgomery Area Chamber tourism office’s trails guide. City parks close at sundown.

Montgomery’s longest trail system is at Lagoon Park, with about five miles of singletrack and forest roads for walking and mountain biking. Downtown, the Riverwalk and the Riverfront Greenway Trail follow the Alabama River. Out east, Auburn University at Montgomery has three marked loops, and several city parks have shorter walking trails.

Who to call

  • City Parks and Recreation: 334-625-2300
  • Report a trail or park problem (311): 334-625-4636
  • Emergency: 911

The main trails

Trail Where Distance Good for
Lagoon Park Trail 2733 Gunter Park Drive E., northwest of downtown About 5 miles Mountain biking, hiking, trail running
Riverwalk and Riverfront Greenway Trail Riverfront Park, 355 Commerce St. Riverside path; accessible sensory trail section Walking
AUM trails Beside the Auburn University at Montgomery campus Three loops of 1.5 to 2 miles Walking, running
Blount Cultural Park 1 Festival Drive Park loop past ponds and statuary Walking
Vaughn Road Park 3620 Vaughn Road Half-mile walking trail plus a vita course Walking, fitness

Lagoon Park Trail

The Lagoon Park Trail weaves through 176 acres of Lagoon Park, northwest of downtown near Maxwell Air Force Base’s Gunter Annex, with about five miles for cycling and hiking. It is free and open seven days a week. The volunteer group that keeps it up, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, names its routes the Single Track Trail, the Piney Woods Loop, the Creek Trail and the Forest Road Trail.

Before you go: there are no facilities on the trails except at the Pete Peterson Lodge, which has drinking water and restrooms. The trail group asks people to hike with a companion and carry a cellphone. Call Parks and Recreation at 334-625-2300 with questions.

The Riverwalk and Riverfront Greenway

Downtown, the Riverwalk runs along the Alabama River from Riverfront Park, past the amphitheater and the Harriott II landing. The Riverfront Greenway Trail continues it. Its newest piece, the Montgomery Lions Club Children’s Sensory Trail, extends the greenway north from the Cypress Inlet Bridge, with touch, sound and nature stations designed for sight-impaired children and open to everyone. The club posts a trail map on its greenway page.

Parking: downtown city meters are free on weekends and after 5 p.m. on weekdays.

Park trails across the city

From the city’s parks directory and park listings:

  • Buddy Watson Park, 1801 Taylor Road: walking trail beside the ball fields; closes at sundown except on game days.
  • Cloverdale Road Park, 3124 Cloverdale Road: trail and playground in a natural area.
  • Dorchester Park, Dorchester Drive: trail, pavilion and playground.
  • Gateway Park, 3800 Davenport Drive: multiple walking trails around the park’s lake.
  • Blount Cultural Park, 1 Festival Drive: the trail passes the Alabama Shakespeare Festival and the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts.

Biking

Lagoon Park’s trails are open to cycling. For a group ride, the Montgomery Bike Club holds the Glassner Autumn Challenge from ASU’s football stadium; this year’s ride starts at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 (details).

Day trip: Swayback Bridge Trail

Near Wetumpka, about 14 miles north, the Swayback Bridge Trail is a 12.7-kilometer (about 7.9-mile) loop near Jordan Dam with rugged sections and steep climbs, popular for hiking, mountain biking and running. Dogs are welcome on a leash. The trailhead is at 149 Jordan Dam.

More: parks and trails, dog-friendly Montgomery and free things to do.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I mountain bike in Montgomery?

Lagoon Park Trail, 2733 Gunter Park Drive E., has about five miles of trails for cycling and hiking through 176 acres of Lagoon Park. Admission is free and it is open seven days a week.

How long are the AUM trails?

Auburn University at Montgomery has three trails beside its campus, marked blue, red and yellow, each about 1.5 to 2 miles. The tourism office says they take about 36 minutes on average.

Is there a walking trail downtown in Montgomery?

Yes. The Riverwalk and the Riverfront Greenway Trail follow the Alabama River from Riverfront Park, 355 Commerce St. The Montgomery Lions Club Children’s Sensory Trail extends the greenway north from the Cypress Inlet Bridge.

Are there restrooms on the Lagoon Park trails?

Only at the Pete Peterson Lodge, according to the trail’s volunteers, who also ask hikers to go with a companion and carry a cellphone.

Are dogs allowed on trails near Montgomery?

The Swayback Bridge Trail near Wetumpka welcomes dogs on a leash, according to its listing. For Montgomery’s dog parks and leash rules see our dog-friendly guide.