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The Aldridge Creek Greenway winds along Aldridge Creek for 6.5 miles, providing a pleasant, semirural trail experience in Huntsville. Trail users who keep their noise down and pay attention are likely to spot shorebirds and other wildlife in or around the creek. Multiple sidewalk connections into adjacent neighborhoods make the trail easily accessible for area residents. A community dog park with a trailside gate at Southside Park also offers east access to the trail.
Mostly flat, this greenway makes an ideal trail for a stroll or a casual bike trail. There is minimal shade, however, so be prepared for full sun for most of the trail.
About the Route
The Alridge Creek Greenway leaves off from its northern endpoint along Four Mile Post Rd. SE, and winds south through there. This northern, disconnected section of trail is also often called the Atwood Linear Park Greenway. The next, southern section of the trail leaves off from just below Valley Hill Country Club. This section runs south to Weatherly Road SE before there is a 0.6-mile gap in the trail, which picks up again at the southern end of Willow Park. Trail users wanting to walk or ride the entire length of the trail should be prepared to use the sidewalk and cross a major intersection at Weatherly Road SE and Bailey Cover Rd. SE in this gap.
2.1 miles south of the Willow Park Trailhead, the trail crosses under Hobbs Rd. SE, which is an area close to the creek and prone to flooding after heavy rains. Just past here, a bridge over Aldridge Creek provides access to McGucken Park, which offers athletic fields and courts, as well as restrooms. This section of the trail runs south until reaching Ditto Landing Rd. and Trailhead, where the trail also passes under a trestle supporting an active rail line.
Connections
At the southern end of the trail, trail users can connect to the Tennessee River Greenway.
The Aldridge Creek Greenway runs between Four Mile Post Rd. SE (Huntsville) and Ditto Landing Rd. SE (Huntsville), with parking at both ends.
Parking is also available at:
See TrailLink Map for all parking options and detailed directions.
well maintained trail, wide enough to accommodate walkers, skaters, cyclists, etc. with minimal, if any, inconvenience. No cross streets, though bridge interchanges require slowing down. Some narrow & blind spots, esp around RR underpass. Heat was not an issue, but probably more sun than shade overall, though not extreme. Light traffic on a midday Friday.
Aldridge Creek runs straight and shallow, not terribly scenic; extent of wildlife observed were a few aquatic fowl
1st road trip with our electric bikes. This trail was an awesome place to ride with no cross roads. Lots of people using the trail. Not even close to being overcrowded. Highly recommend the trail.
We parked at the Ditto Landing end. Parking shown on the trail map was actually an RV Park so we parked at the marina area on the side where the trail begins. Trail was well maintained - asphalt and concrete. The first part was shady while the other end was sunny. The trail followed a creek where ducks, geese, turtles and some friendly doggies were enjoying splashing around. We really like how the trail did not cross any busy roads but pigtailed around to go underneath them and over the creek. There are several benches along the way if you need a rest stop. We saw about a dozen bikers and walkers on the trail today. We will ride there again once cooler.
Aldridge creek greenway is one of the most popular in town and for good reason. It is the longest continuous path without having to ride on public roads - stretching about 7 miles from Ken Johnson Park on Mt Gap Road to the TN River at Ditto Landing. If you take the TN River Greenway to the marina at the east end, you get 7+ miles one way. Recent tree planting are starting to provide shade on those long stretches without shade. A great place for a walk, ride or run!
Enjoyed nice ride for a first time visit from Florida.
Nice and clean Well kept.Beware was designed to flood you may have to turnaround don’t drown.
A beautiful greenway. Varied landscapes and a level, well-maintained path make this an outstanding ride. We drive from Muscle Shoals just to bike this trail.
Clean and easy. Beautiful scenery. We will do this one again!
Went out roller skating on this trail starting at ditto landing and it was lots of fun. Great scenery by the river and then the trail all along the creek is full of other beautiful scenery’s. With the railroad passing up top, to the reasonably long straight aways where you can see the hills from a far beautiful flowers, and even the new homes make for a beautiful scene. It’s relatively flat and mostly concrete certain areas are asphalt and you might want bigger wheels for a smoother ride if on inline skates but other than that it’s smooth ride. Highly recommended and will definitely go again and explore even further north along the creek.
....start at Ditto Landing early Saturday morning and ride to St. Thomas Episcopal Church for their Saturday morning Farmer’s Market. Great scenery along the way. Wildflowers and small wildlife - honeysuckle along the creek banks and turtles sunning on the rocks.
Not as much shade as other Greenways , still a great experience! Best in Early spring and Fall. I don't mind hot weather, but some don't. Enjoy!
A jewel among Huntsville greenways, Aldridge is level, clean, safe, and relatively entertaining. You’ll want selfies at the bridges and train trestle. In all a good 10 mile round trip along the Creek.
Just rode this up and down the other day. Very clean and scenic. Got to see a prairie dog and almost ran over a black snake that was coming from the creek, this was due to me not watching the trail while wiping my eye. close call either way. Looking forward to hitting this trail again someday
I'm not an experienced biker by any means, but this was nice! well kept. I also checked out Ditto Landing. You can get a beautiful view of the river there
My wife and I had a chance to go and ride this greenway. I use a handcycle and this geenway has no steep hills to climb, or busy roads to have to cross. We parked at Ditto Landing's Winstead Pavilion. We rode north to the end at Bailey Cove Rd, turned around and rode back. We wanted to ride the Tennessee River Greenway but we were running short on time. We will defiantly be back. A big "THANK YOU" to the City of Huntsville, and Madison County for making these Greenways possible.
The trail has been extended. The northern end is Bailey Cove Road and the southern end is Ditto Landing. The total length is about 5.5 miles.
This was a nice trail. I just bought a new pair of skates, and have been looking for somewhere close to home to use them. The path was scattered with people walking, running or biking, but not to the point where it was even slightly crowded.
The only con I found, was that it was definitely bumpy, and I don't know if you have ever skated on a bumpy road, but it isn't fun. Bumpy roads can definitelly make for some tender tootsies.
Aldridge Creek is a small creek running south from the Jones Valley area of Huntsville to the Tennessee River. The Aldridge Creek Greenway is a walking/biking path that follows this stream from Mountain Gap Road to the Ditto Landing Marina. It is an asphalt/concrete path that is very flat throughout.
On Mountain Gap Road is Ken Johnston Park (right by Publix) which has parking, restrooms and a small playground. Currently, the north end of the trail is just across the creek from the park. About a mile south the greenway passes under Hobbs Road. A mile further south, it passes under Green Cove Road, loops back around, goes over the bridge and resumes its southward path down the east bank of the creek. After another mile, the greenway narrows as it rounds a curve and goes under the railroad bridge and Hobbs Island Road. Slow down and be careful as this is a somewhat blind curve. From here the greenway turns east, ending at the entrance to Huntsville's Ditto Landing Marina. NOTE: This last segment is somewhat suseptible to flooding after heavy rains. Although Aldridge Creek has a long history of flooding, the City of Huntsville has done a lot of work to alleviate that problem (part of that solution created this greenway). This southernmost section is the only part that I have seen flooding.
Although the Ditto Landing entrance (on Hobbs Island Rd.) is officially the end of the Aldridge Creek Greenway, if you turn south and go into the marina and go through the short loop road in the campground, you will find the western end of another trail, the Tennessee River Greenway which goes east along the river for almost another mile to the Madison County Marina. Adding this path to the Aldridge Creek greenway makes for a ride/walk of about 5 miles.
The Aldridge Creek Greenway is a well used path through the suburbs of south Huntsville. On a nice day, you will find walkers, bikers, skaters and all sorts of non-motorized transportation. It is partially shaded. The creek is beautiful as is Green Mountain off in the distance to the east. I have enjoyed biking this path many times and hope to continue to do so in the future.
I have got to say this is the very best trail i have road to date it is great.... trail taken very good care of you will see wildlife,fish if you stop to look in the creek its like steping back to the old days where you just feel safe it took me back as i was a child again... seen children fishing people walking their dogs and just over all a great ride will be doing it again very soon... thanks huntsville for such a great trail....
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