Moss Rock Preserve
617 Preserve Way, Hoover, AL 35226
349 acres · 12 miles of trails
Hoover's 349-acre Moss Rock Preserve invites leashed dogs on 12 miles of trails through boulder fields and waterfalls, under heavy shade. Water, parking, and trash cans are accessible. Bring bug spray for wooded areas.
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- Park
- Moss Rock Preserve
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Hoover, Alabama
- Coordinates
- 33.3839, -86.8500
- Size
- 349 acres
- Trail miles
- 12
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (1,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.6 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 1,820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 349 acres of room
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Dog policy
349-acre Hoover nature preserve with boulder field + waterfalls. Leashed dogs on 12 miles of trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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