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Monte Sano State Park
5105 Nolen Ave SE, Huntsville, AL 35801
State park🪢 Leash required
2,140 acres · 22 miles of trails
⭐ 4.8
3,210 reviews
Monte Sano State Park rises 2,140 acres atop a mountain in Huntsville, Alabama, offering 22 miles of trails for leashed dogs. It provides shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Park entry requires a fee.
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- Park
- Monte Sano State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Coordinates
- 34.7400, -86.5119
- Size
- 2,140 acres
- Trail miles
- 22
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (3,210 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.9 / 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:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
7.9/ 10
Great vibes
- · ★ 4.8 from 3,210 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 2,140 acres of room
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Dog policy
2,140-acre mountaintop state park. Leashed dogs on 22 miles of trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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