Well well well. Finally made it to the Vulcan walking trail. This trail did not disappoint. I was surprised at the number of people on the trail, but all seemed pleasant. I thought that it was interesting that the apartments below the trail had stairs leading up to the trail. Nice benefit to living in the area. I noticed a few of the residents heading up and down the trail with their dogs. Yes, this is a pet friendly trail with waste bins along the trail. The trail seems well maintained without being manicured. The overgrowth of brush is seen along the path without impeding the trail. The views over the city is great when walking, running or walking is nice. Great trail for bike riding, leisurely walks or increased cardio workouts. Bring your kids, pets and or family to capture some city views and get in a good workout. I will be back, definitely wearing a hat! The sun is bright up there!! read more

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The Vulcan Trail in Birmingham is a beautiful spot for outdoor enthusiasts. The trail offers scenic views of the city, lush greenery, and a peaceful environment for walking, running, or biking. It's well-maintained, easy to navigate, and a great way to enjoy nature while staying active. Perfect for a relaxing day outdoors. read more

Vulcan Trail - Hiking Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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I'm a recent transplant to Alabama and have been wanting to check out the Vulcan Trail. It's paved and flat (or at least the one mile i walked up and back was). I saw several people walking along, a couple joggers and one person with a dog. Everyone was polite and respectful. I did have a gentleman stop and warn me about a man that was up the trail a bit that could potentially be troublesome or make me uneasy. I really appreciated him warning me and telling me to be safe. Aside from that, I had no concerns walking the trail alone. I took in all the beautiful city views and the random flowers along the way. I do wish it was kept up a bit better, however. There are downed trees that have been cut but not cleared, a trash can fallen over, etc It's a great place to get some movement in and take in the views! read more

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Smack dab on the Southside of Birmingham, the Vulcan trail has easily become one of my favorites. The 2.2 mile long trail is mostly flat and open to pedestrians, cyclists, and dogs on a leash. The entrance gate opens at 7 and you're free to park and go start your day. I like to think that the trail has two "routes", one that involves walking straight down the path and another that includes a hill. Once you walk a little over a mile you'll come to a point where you can continue going forward or make a right and head downhill. I tend to choose this option when I'm short on time or want to burn some extra calories while coming back up the incline. If you keep walking forward you'll soon be surrounded by lush trees and an unpaved path. The trail is located right below the Vulcan statue and museum so you could me a day out of exploring the whole site. The trail is pretty well maintained with most of the trash I see coming from an overfilled wastebasket. You may also spot one of the neighborhood chickens walking around! It's best advised to leave them alone and they'll do the sams. read more

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Great experience would certainly recommend to anyone visiting Birmingham or if you just want to go for a walk on a beautiful trail. read more

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Too be honest, I never walk the trail, but I thought I'll stop here to get a awesome photo shot of the city and to take in the scenery. Parking is free for anyone that's wondering. read more

Vulcan Trail - Hiking Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I can't believe it has taken us this long to come and visit Vulcan Trail. But after a few times on The Club patio, we made the observation that we need to check it out. When we wanted to do something fun and different for our dog's birthday and a beautiful day in February, it was a perfect time to test it. And I'm glad we did. Apparently this trail was originally a mining railroad back when iron ore was flowing across red mountain and the steel industry was booming. So the ground was already leveled and primed for a trail. I'm just glad that they took advantage to do something great with it. There is a good 1 mile (maybe more?) that is paved. It is plenty wide and has incredible views. The relics from the old railroad provide a great background for a nice walk. They had great views, plenty of room, tons of trashcans and some (but not enough) parking. A great Saturday at Vulcan Trail. read more

I was wondering...what's that tall monument that you can see from all over downtown Birmingham??? It is the Vulcan! Interesting history, & pretty cool to see up-close. Wish I could have spent more time here, but nice walking trail, peaceful, & fantastic views of the city of Birmingham. read more

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My dog, Macey, and I walked the expanded Vulcan Trail on a Tuesday morning and we pretty much had the trail to ourselves. There were some walkers, joggers, and bicyclists, but for the most part, we were alone. The first part of the trail is paved, the second part is crushed stone, both were flat, and wide enough that golf carts and even a wide truck can fit. The trucks were maintenance trucks, and the golf carts were used to take people who didn't want to or couldn't walk the trail. I spoke with two ladies who appeared to be with the Freshwater Land Trust, and they said that the golf cart tours are over for now. The trail is bordered by tall trees, providing shade, but there are areas where you can see downtown and neighborhoods. There are areas where the trail is right by someone's back yard. There are areas where I felt a little spooked, because no one else was around, and I wasn't sure what area of town I was in. I should have looked at, and taken a photo of the map at the trail entrance. It would have been nice to see an additional map or a sign or two along the trail to let me know where I was. On the way in the 2.2 miles trail, there were overflowing trash cans. Trash from the busy weekend of visitors perhaps. However, on the way out, we saw that the trash cans had been emptied. I was told that there's an unmarked parking lot by the Goodwill on Green Springs Highway that will allow you to access the trail from that end. Good to know for future visits to this trail. read more

Great addition to Birmingham and Vulcan. The expanded trail is very nice. It's not too busy at the moment, since it is so new. A lot of people don't know it is open yet. The trail is around 2 miles so far, but I believe they are expanding it in the future even more. It can have a golf cart or truck on the trail. Several areas to access the trail. Thanks for adding this to the Birmingham area! read more

For a walk the trail is great. Especially in the fall when you can get some great views of the city. For a run, the trail is mostly a slight decline from Vulcan Park to the end, and a gradual incline all the way back. It's right at 4 miles if you go both ways. One of my favorite runs in town. read more

Vulcan Trail - Vulcan Trailhead - Hiking Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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The Vulcan trail is a greenway that winds its way around the Vulcan statue and park. The greenway is wide, tree-lined, and offers nice views of the city. This is a great spot for a bike, walk, or run and is dog-friendly. There's a parking lot near the start of the trail. You can also combine the trail with a trip to the Vulcan statue and museum. read more

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I absolutely love Vulcan trail! I believe this trail is 1 mile long (one way) starting at the 20th st entrance. Trail is mostly covered completely with shade from beautiful greenery and trees. There are a few points in the trail where you can catch a peek of the city. I Love following the trail all the way up the hill after you hit the 1 mile marker because it takes you to a landing that is so beautiful! Definitely can feel the breeze from up here after a nice walk or jog. At the end of the trail there is also a fairly long hill going down that is nice if you're wanting to add more hills to your path! You can also start at this hill if you enter decide to park on this end of the trail which is typically less crowded. read more

Vulcan Trail - Hiking Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I walked this trail today with my roommates. It's roughly two miles long, which gave us a great 4 mile walk out and back. I would not call this a hike as there is not much elevation gain. The view of the city is wonderful and made me want to come again to catch both a sunrise and a sunset. There were not many people on the trail, but we did pass a few dog walkers and a runner and biker. There was enough activity to not make it feel strange to be the only ones out and about. The first portion of the trail is paved and then it turns into gravel, which is great for running as it's better on joints. I loved this walk and definitely look forward to warmer days in the future to get back out there! Such a great way to get to view the Magic City up close while exercising and enjoying nature. read more

Vulcan Trail - Cityscape - Hiking Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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This is a short trail below the Vulcan statue and gardens. There is a parking lot on one side of the trail, but not at the other entrance. The trails provides views of downtown and is mostly flat, and paved. However, running to get to the trail is not easy. read more

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Just a nice, fairly level walk, built on the bed of the former Birmingham Mineral Railroad, which circled the valley moving iron ore, coal and kindred supplies to facilities ringing Jones Valley. Partly full sun, partly shaded, parking off 20th St. S, and maybe at the west end off Green Springs. Lots of walkers, joggers, dogs walking their people, biking, the trail is paved one mile west from Vulcan, then reverts to gravel. Great views of Birmingham, especially southside and UAB, best in the winter. read more

We have been looking forward to walking the trails and this was spontaneous so we weren't really "dressed" for "hiking". But we walked the trails for hours and it was great! It was well taken care of and we felt safe walking all around it. read more

Very chill and easy. Good view of the city. Can extend Longer if you like to walk in the woods!

This park is used for walking, jogging, dog walking, and even sightseeing over the city of Birmingham. There are local upkeep projects to keep it manicured enjoyable. The park closes from dusk until dawn. Parking is available. Free to the public. Safe and easy to walk due to no hills, length (1 mi.), and paved surface. read more

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