Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve
1214 81st St S, Birmingham, AL 35206
1,038 acres Β· 14 miles of trails
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- Park
- Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Coordinates
- 33.5639, -86.7058
- Size
- 1,038 acres
- Trail miles
- 14
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (1,820 reviews)
- Vibe Scoreβ’
- 7.8 / 10 β Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 β Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- Β· β 4.8 from 1,820 reviewers
- Β· Water on-site
- Β· Real shade
- Β· 1,038 acres of room
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Gear up for Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve
Affiliate Β· earns us a coffee at no cost to you- π§Collapsible water bowl + 32oz bottle
There's a water source on-site, but a portable bottle still wins for refills + cool-downs.
- π₯Ύ30-ft training long line
Long parks like this beg for a long line β distance freedom while still attached.
- ποΈCompostable poop bags + clip dispenser
Trail-tested compostable bags + a leash-clip holder you'll never forget.
Dog policy
1,038-acre urban nature preserve. Leashed dogs on 14 miles of trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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