Senior Saunter at Wade Mountain Nature Preserve

(Moderate / 4 hours / Around 3 miles)

From the Saunter leader, Lynne Weninegar:

These walks are planned especially for those Land Trust Members who are nature lovers and at least 60 years old (or feel our age) who just want to relax and enjoy a slow pace while experiencing nature at its best.  Please come prepared for nature’s little “distractions – ants, ticks, other “bugs”, and the heat”. You will need insect repellent, snacks, closed-toed shoes (preferably hiking boots), water, sunscreen and maybe a walking stick if you need extra confidence! Non-members are welcome for their first hike with us, but are asked to become members of the Land Trust of North Alabama prior to attending a second hike. We love providing fun for everyone on our Preserves. A membership offers you many other opportunities, as well as provides the Land Trust the ability to continue preserving land in North Alabama! We look forward to seeing you for this year’s Senior Saunters!

Load the iNaturalist app onto your phone and join Lynne Weninegar for a slow walk up to Devil’s Racetrack to see the Tennessee Valley and some very unique and interesting plants along the way! We will have lunch at the top of Wade Mountain,  so pack a lunch, plenty of water, and snacks! If you have never been to the “Devil’s Racetrack,” now is your chance to do the saunter, take awesome photos, and enjoy a view like no other on our Land Trust Preserves. Meet in the Spraggins Hollow parking lot at 9:00 AM. Though this is a long day…it will be paced for enjoyment, not a marathon!

Note: This preserve has multiple trailheads – be sure to go to the right one!

Location: Wade Mountain Nature Preserve (Spragins Hollow Trailhead) – 10130 Spragins Hollow Road NW, Huntsville, AL 35810 (off of Winchester Road)

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In the event this hike has to be canceled due to weather or trail conditions, we will send a notification to the email address you use to register.