Hike the Trails

Stroll. Hike. Run.
Shoal Creek Park boasts over 9 miles of hiking trails in the 167 acre park. Many of the trails link so you can combine them for your own Shoal Creek Park hiking experience. Enjoy wooded areas, fields, bridges, and creeks.
  • ​Betty Mahler Loop - 1.6 miles (Links - 0.33 miles)
  • Blue Trail - 1.55 miles (Links - 0.05 miles)
  • Cemetery Trail - .021 miles
  • Gold Trail - 0.9 miles (Links - 0.14)
  • Orange Trail - 1.1 miles (Links 0.89 miles)
  • Purple Trail - 1.2 miles (Links 0.92 miles)
Gather at the Park

The Pavilion

The park includes a pavilion with picnic tables and a view of the creek. There are also restroom facilities. The pavilion is fully accessible with a sidewalk from the parking lot.
The pavilion may be reserved for the following rates plus a $150 security deposit:
1/2 day (4 hours) – $40 (City Residents pay $25)
Full day (8 hours) – $80 (City Residents pay $50)
For reservations contact the Montevallo City Hall at 205-665-2555.
Enjoy the Water
Shoal Creek winds throughout the park with small waterfalls all along the way. Dolomitic limestone bedrock is exposed at places along the creek and in gullied areas of the fields. Bring a blanket and enjoy a picnic with a truly breathtaking view.
​You can walk along the creek in many places in the park or enjoy it from one of the  bridges along the trails. Two bridges connect visitors to the Betty Mahler Loop. The Mahler Bridge was installed in March 2019. The Frank Arnold Bridge was lovingly donated by the Arnold Family in his memory in June 2019.

Waterfalls and Creeks

Find us. Explore the Park.​​

Shoal Creek Park is located in Shelby County, approximately 30 miles south of Birmingham and approximately 8 miles from the Shelby County Airport exit off Interstate 65.
Driving Directions:  Take Interstate 65 South to Exit 234, the Shelby County Airport Exit. Turn left at the end of the ramp – this becomes Highway 12. Go 1.5 miles where Hwy 12 dead-ends at County Road 22. Turn right on County Road 22. Go 3.0 miles to the traffic light at Highway 119 South. Turn left on Highway 119 South. Follow Hwy 119 South past the American Village and the National Cemetery. Shoal Creek Park will be on your right.
271 HWY 119
Montevallo, AL 35115
shoalcreekparkfoundation@gmail.com

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