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Guided Hikes
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Hike at Bethel Spring Nature Preserve
Bethel Spring Nature Preserve 2641 Cherry Tree Road, Gurley, AL, United States(Moderately difficult /3 hours/2 miles) Bethel Spring Nature Preserve has one of the most beautiful waterfalls on any of the Land Trust preserves and one of the largest in Madison County. This hike will start with an easy walk on the Bethel Creek Loop Trail. Things get a bit more challenging though as the route […]
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Foraging Hike at Harvest Square
Harvest Square Nature Preserve 111 Allyson Sadie Boulevard, Harvest, AL, United States(Easy/about 2 hours/about 2 miles) The days are starting to cool off, but there are still plenty of foraging treasures to be found if you’re looking in the right places. Join Casey Lanier at Harvest Square to find the fruits of the fall forest on a hike whose route will be determined the day of […]
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Hike at Rainbow Mountain
Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve (Kensington Trailhead) Kensington Dr, Madison, United States(Moderate / Around 2 hours / 2.5 miles) Come for a hike on Land Trust’s newest official trail at Rainbow Mountain–the Rainbolt Trail. Beginning at the Kensington Drive Trailhead, follow this beautifully built trail up to the Rainbow Mountain Loop, where you’ll turn north and head to Balance Rock Trail, observing several of the preserve’s […]
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Night Hike at Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve
Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve 251 Loop Rd, Tuscumbia, Alabama, United States(1-1.5 mile / 2 hours) Explore Cane Creek Canyon in the dark and see the glow worms! This will be a leisurely hike to view the glowworms at night. Led by Matt Hester. Donations are requested to attend this hike; all donations will go directly to support the upkeep of Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve. […]
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Teen Homeschool Hike at Wade Mountain
Wade Mountain Nature Preserve (Spragins Hollow Trailhead) 10130 Spragins Hollow Road, Huntsville, AL, United StatesJoin us for the monthly Teen Homeschool Hike at Wade Mountain Nature Preserve. We will start at Spragins Hollow Trailhead, passing through the woods and then going uphill to the top of the trail. Most of the elevation change is gradual, but a couple of small areas are moderately challenging for some people. The loop […]
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Hike at Chapman Mountain
Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United States(Moderate / probably a bit more than 2 hours / 3 miles) Come join us at the Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve as we hike the “high trails” of the preserve. This hike will give us the opportunity to get out and see the upper elevations of the preserve. We’ll start by heading south from the […]
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Senior Saunters: Bradford Creek Greenway
Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Bankhead Trailhead) 2442 Bankhead Parkway, Huntsville, AL, United StatesWhat will we discover during our last saunter of the year? Please join us at Bradford Creek Greenway to find out! Participants should not expect to hike more than one mile during these events; however, please remember that most Land Trust trails are dirt, contain loose rocks and roots, and can be uneven in many […]
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Hike at Blevins Gap South
Blevins Gap Nature Preserve (Blevins Gap Trailhead) 3470 Cecil Ashburn Dr. SE, Huntsville, AL, United States(Moderate / 2.5 hours / 3.25 miles) Blevins Gap Nature Preserve provides some of the best views of Huntsville in the area. If you’ve not seen the city (and Jackson County to the east) from this vantage point, you’re going to want to check it out! This hike is rated moderate, but it does start […]
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Cane Creek Devil’s Hollow Fundraiser Hike
Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve 251 Loop Rd, Tuscumbia, Alabama, United States(Difficult/ around 8 miles/around 4-5 hours) Hikers will join Cane Creek Advisory committee members Joseph Rickard and Patrick Shremshock on a hike to Cane Creek’s Devil’s Hollow. This hike will be moderate to high difficulty due to the distance of the hike. The round trip will be approximately 8 miles. Participants are asked to bring […]
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30th Annual Thanksgiving Day Hike
Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Three Caves Trailhead) 901 Kennamer Drive, Huntsville, AL, United StatesJoin us for a Thanksgiving Day tradition! Get ready for your Thanksgiving feast by starting the morning off with a Monte Sano hike led by Land Trust volunteers and staff. This year is a bit different because our hike starts at the Three Caves Trailhead due to the Bankhead Trailhead being closed for construction of […]
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Hike at Green Mountain North
Green Mountain Nature Preserve (Astalot Trailhead) 15002 Astalot Drive, Huntsville, AL, United States(Moderate/around 3 hours/around 4.4 miles) Come and check out Land Trust’s newest trail on Green Mountain Nature Preserve! Beginning at the Astalot trailhead, be prepared for a beautiful afternoon climbing the west side of Green Mountain. This trail ascends a total of a little over seven hundred feet, but there are plenty of comfortable sections […]
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**Cancelled** Teen Hot Chocolate Homeschool Hike at Chapman Mountain
Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL, United StatesWe regret to say this hike has been cancelled. We hope to see you with us at the next Homeschool Hike! (Moderate / About 2 hours / About 2 miles or so) Join us for a “Teen Hot Chocolate Homeschool Hike” at Chapman Mountain! We will drink hot chocolate and hike the trails at Chapman Mountain […]
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Hike at Hickory Cove
Hickory Cove Nature Preserve 1500 Trailhead Main St, Huntsville, Alabama(Moderate / about 2 hours / around 2 miles) Hikers will walk this preserve’s primary trail, the Legacy Loop. Covering much of the preserve, this hike will show you some of the beauty this hillside has to offer. Location: Hickory Cove Nature Preserve – 1500 Trailhead Main St, Huntsville, AL 35811 Directions: Coming from Huntsville, […]
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Hike: Monte Sano Oak Park
Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Oak Park Trailhead) 2250 Oakwood Ave NE, Huntsville, AL(Moderate/Around 1.5 hours/ About 2 miles) Join us on a climb up the north side of Monte Sano! One of the favorite trails of our trail running groups is Oak Park, which you’ll follow until you get to the northern fork of the Buzzard’s Roost Trail, which features a small waterfall at the wetter times […]
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Cane Creek Hooper Falls Fundraiser Hike
Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve 251 Loop Rd, Tuscumbia, Alabama, United States(Moderate / around 5 miles/around 4 hours) Hikers will join Cane Creek Advisory committee members Joseph Rickard and Patrick Shremshock on a 2.5-mile one-way hike to Hooper Falls. This hike is of moderate difficulty due to descending into the canyon and the pleasure of hiking back out. Hikers are encouraged to bring a sack lunch […]
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