4 amazing August hikes in the Huntsville area you should try

land trust — The Land Trust of North Alabama takes on numerous initiatives, like preservation of Chapman Mountain. (Land Trust of North Alabama)

August in North Alabama may be pretty warm for most folks’ liking, but it is also a great month to get outdoors and experience nature. And you can do just that during these guided hikes along some of the area’s best nature preserves.

Check out these guided hikes happening in August here in the Huntsville area:

Green Mountain – Aug. 3

hiking — Green Mountain Nature Preserve is one of my favorites.. (Land Trust of North Alabama)

The first of our guided August hikes in the area is happening Aug. 3 at Green Mountain Nature Preserve. This hike, along Green Mountain’s Alum Hollow Trail, will take hikers to Alum Falls and Alum Cave, two scenic spots on the preserve.

When: Aug. 3, 9AM
Where: Green Mountain Nature Preserve, 13800 South Shawdee Road, Huntsville, AL 35803
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Foraging Hike at Harvest Square – Aug. 10

Another of the August hikes we recommend is at Harvest Square. (Land Trust of North Alabama)

Join Forager Casey Lanier on a slow-paced hike that will be determined the day of the event to discover what can be harvested from nature.

When: Aug. 10, 8AM
Where: Harvest Square Nature Preserve, 111 Allyson Sadie Blvd, Harvest, AL 35749
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Chapman Mountain – Aug. 10

This hike will give participants the opportunity to get out and see the upper elevations of Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve.

When: Aug. 10, 9AM
Where: Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve
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Blevins Gap South – Aug. 24

weekend — One of the best local hikes to take is at Blevins Gap Nature Preserve. (Land Trust of North Alabama)

This hike will start at the Blevins Gap Trailhead and begin by climbing a short section of the Bill and Marion Certain Trail. Then you’ll take the Sugar Tree Trail downhill to where it meets the Smokerise Trail.

When: Aug. 24, 9AM
Where: Blevins Gap Nature Preserve, 3470 Cecil Ashburn Dr SE, Huntsville, AL 35802
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