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Alabama

Minooka Park Trail System

Minooka Park features miles of trails specifically designed and constructed for ATV's and off road motorcycles. If you're a dirt bike enthusiast looking for more technical trails then check out our miles of single track trails.

photo: Minooka in snow. Photo by Mark Alexander.

Length: 25.00 miles
Loop Trail? Yes
Type: Backcountry, Nature Trail
Agency: City, Town, or County
Entry Fee? No
     fee area

Parking Fee? No

Allowed Uses:

Bicycling (off pavement)
Camping
Dogs - On leash
Equestrian - Riding
Fishing
Motorized vehicles - ATV riding
Motorized vehicles - Motorcycling
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running

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Location: central Alabama, Off U.S. Highway 31 north of Jemison on County Road 146.
State(s): Alabama
Counties: Chilton
Longitude: -86.73104
Latitude: 33.02091

Driving Directions

Off US 31 N of Jemison on County Road 146.

Description

Horseback riders are also welcome at Minooka Park with trails such as Deer Ridge, Turkey Creek, and Pine Mountain which feature beautiful views, creeks, and the opportunity to see wildlife such as white tail deer and turkey. Hikers have access to wooded nature trails and a one mile walking trail around Lake Minooka. The walking trail around the lake along with five fishing piers and a large deck overlooking the lake are handicap accessible. Bring your fishing equipment when you visit Minooka Park because the eight acre lake is stocked with largemouth bass and blue gill. Primitive camping is available with an RV campground scheduled to open early 2010.

Additional Details

Width: 55 inches.
Primary Surface: Soil, Compacted
Secondary Surface: Crushed Rock
Gravel

Elevation Low Point: 550
Elevation High Point: 680
Elevation Gain (cumulative): Not Available

Year Designated: 2010

Supporting Webpages and Documents

Document: Map of Minooka Park trails
Website: Waukesha County Park System/Minooka Park

Contact Information

For more information and current conditions, contact the trail manager (listed below). For questions, suggestions, and corrections to information listed on the website, contact American Trails.

Trail Management:
 Gerald Arrington
Chilton County Commission
2391 County Rd 146
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 312-1376
[email protected]
http://www.minookapark.org

 

Photos

Horse trail. Photo by Mark Alexander.

Horse trail. Photo by Mark Alexander.

Minooka in snow. Photo by Mark Alexander.

Minooka in snow. Photo by Mark Alexander.

 

Park walking trail. Photo by Mark Alexander.

Park walking trail. Photo by Mark Alexander.

Cheaha Trail Riders installing traffic counters on one of the OHV trails in Minooka Park. Photo by Rob Grant.

Cheaha Trail Riders installing traffic counters on one of the OHV trails in Minooka Park. Photo by Rob Grant.

 

Camping under the stars. Photo by Rob Grant.

Camping under the stars. Photo by Rob Grant.

Motorized trail users. Photo by Rob Grant.

Motorized trail users. Photo by Rob Grant.

 

Trail meanders around Wilson Lake and crosses bridge. Photo by John H. Morgan, III.

Trail meanders around Wilson Lake and crosses bridge. Photo by John H. Morgan, III.

Hikers along the walking trail get their afternoon exercise. Photo by John H. Morgan, III.

Hikers along the walking trail get their afternoon exercise. Photo by John H. Morgan, III.

 

The pier makes a nice rest stop along the walking trail. Photo by John H. Morgan, III.

The pier makes a nice rest stop along the walking trail. Photo by John H. Morgan, III.

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