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SUMMARY:Earth Day Hike at Hickory Cove
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hike celebrating Earth Day at Hickory Cove Nature Preserve\, one of our newest preserves! \n(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. \nMeeting Location: Trailhead Greenway Parking – 1500 Trailhead Main St\, Huntsville\, AL 35811 \nComing from Huntsville\, head east on Highway 72. At the intersection of Highway 72 and Moores Mill Road\, turn right into the Trailhead community. Then turn right onto Trailhead Main Street. The greenway parking lot is located straight ahead at the end of the street. \nIn 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. \nSign up \nLocation: Hickory Cove Nature Preserve – 1500 Trailhead Main St\, Huntsville\, AL 35811 \nIn 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.
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/earth-day-hike-at-hickory-cove/
LOCATION:Hickory Cove Nature Preserve\, 1500 Trailhead Main St\, Huntsville\, Alabama\, 35811
CATEGORIES:Education,Guided Hikes,Hickory Cove
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090000
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SUMMARY:Hike at Bethel Spring Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:(Moderately difficult / 3 hours/ 3 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 follows the Carpenter and Falling Sink Trails up to the waterfall. This trail is moderately difficult because of the 400 feet of elevation gain needed to get to the waterfall. After spending time at the waterfall\, the group will head back down the Mill Trail and back to the trailhead. \nLocation: Bethel Spring Nature Preserve – 2641 Cherry Tree Road\, Gurley\, AL 35748 \nSign Up \nIn 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. \n \n 
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/hike-at-bethel-spring-nature-preserve-3/
LOCATION:Bethel Spring Nature Preserve\, 2641 Cherry Tree Road\, Gurley\, AL\, 35748\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bethel Spring,Education,Guided Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T130000
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SUMMARY:100 Alabama Miles Challenge Kickoff Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join the Land Trust of North Alabama for 100 Alabama Miles Challenge Kickoff Hike! \nKick-start an active\, healthy lifestyle while exploring Alabama’s natural beauty and connecting with fellow hikers by joining the Land Trust on April 25th at 1:00 at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve for the event. \nFor this event\, the first 50 hikers will get a t-shirt (limited size availability) and sticker! We will have some brief announcements\, then go for a flat and easy 1 mile hike along the Driskell and Moonshine Trails. At this point\, for hikers who want to get 3 more challenging miles\, we can continue hiking to the Bulldog Trail. \nThe 100 Alabama Miles Challenge encourages all Alabamians to get outside and walk\, run\, hike\, bike\, swim\, paddle\, ride\, or roll with family and friends for 100 miles each year. While people can participate at home\, in their neighborhood\, or at their favorite gym\, the program encourages participants to get their miles in by visiting Alabama’s beautiful parks\, nature preserves\, and rivers. \nSign up here: SignUp \nIn addition to this SignUp\, please register for the challenge at www.100alabamamiles.org. \nLocation: Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve\, 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East\, Huntsville\, AL 35811 \nDirections: Coming from Huntsville\, cross Chapman Mountain and u-turn at Moores Mill Road. When safe\, get into the merge lane on the right (plenty of time). When the silver guard rail ends\, be ready to turn right onto the paved entrance. Drive through the gate and down the gravel road to the parking area at the bottom of the hill. \nIn 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. If the event is canceled\, we will schedule another kick-off hike. We will email participants who have signed up and also create another event on our calendar.
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/100-alabama-miles-challenge-kickoff-hike/
LOCATION:Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve\, 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East\, Huntsville\, AL\, 35811\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapman Mountain,Education,Guided Hikes
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SUMMARY:Senior Saunter at Wade Mountain Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:(Moderate / 4 hours / Around 3 miles) \nFrom the Saunter leader\, Lynne Weninegar:  \n\nThese 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! \n\nLoad 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! \nNote: This preserve has multiple trailheads – be sure to go to the right one! \nLocation: Wade Mountain Nature Preserve (Spragins Hollow Trailhead) – 10130 Spragins Hollow Road NW\, Huntsville\, AL 35810 (off of Winchester Road) \nSign up \nIn 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.
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/senior-saunter-at-wade-mountain-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Wade Mountain Nature Preserve (Spragins Hollow Trailhead)\, 10130 Spragins Hollow Road\, Huntsville\, AL\, 35810\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Guided Hikes,Wade Mountain
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Teen Hike: Hickory Cove
DESCRIPTION:(Moderate / about 2 hours / around 2 miles) \nWe will hike Legacy Loop which starts at the City of Huntsville’s Trailhead Greenway near the spring house. The trail leads you up and down the mountain through the forest\, and finishes up further down the greenway. This trail is listed as moderate difficulty due to elevation change and rocky terrain. \nThis hike is for teens\, ages 12–17. A parent or guardian must accompany each teen to the preserve\, and we ask that younger siblings not attend. Parents and guardians don’t have to hike. Be sure to wear hiking shoes\, bring layers and a snack and water. We will stop along the trail for nature journaling and taking photos\, so bring your favorite art supplies. We may also enter interesting finds into iNaturalist for identification. \nIn 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. \nMeeting Location: Hickory Cove\, Trailhead Greenway Parking – 1500 Trailhead Main St\, Huntsville\, AL 35811 \nComing from Huntsville\, head east on Highway 72. At the intersection of Highway 72 and Moores Mill Road\, turn right into the Trailhead community.Then turn right onto Trailhead Main Street. The greenway parking lot is located straight ahead at the end of the street. \nHike Leaders:  Bri Cobert & Adrienne Cobert \nSign Up
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/homeschool-teen-hike-hickory-cove/
LOCATION:Hickory Cove Nature Preserve\, 1500 Trailhead Main St\, Huntsville\, Alabama\, 35811
CATEGORIES:Blevins Gap,Education,Guided Hikes,Homeschool
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SUMMARY:Hike at Rainbow Mountain
DESCRIPTION:(Moderate / 1.5 to 2 hours / 1.5 miles) Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve\, “hidden” just a short distance from downtown Madison\, is a favorite hiking destination for folks in the area looking to get on the trail while staying close to home. Participants during this hike will travel along one of the most popular trails on the preserve\, Rainbow Loop Trail. This hike’s route will cover nearly the entirety of that trail with the exception of a short detour to Balance Rock Trail. \n  \nSign up \nLocation: Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve – 230 Stoneway Trail\, Madison\, AL 35758 \nIn 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.
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/hike-at-rainbow-mountain-5/
LOCATION:Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve\, 230 Stoneway Trail\, Madison\, AL\, 35758\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Hikes,Rainbow Mountain
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SUMMARY:Hump Day Hike at Chapman Mountain
DESCRIPTION:(Moderate/ 2 hours/ 3-3.5 miles) Join us for a midweek hike at the Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve located just to the east of Huntsville on HWY 72. This hike will start with an easy walk on the Moonshine Trail. There will be a brief climb up the Whole Planet Trail followed by a stroll along the Terry Trail then a loop along the beautiful Bulldog Trail.  We will connect back to the Terry Trail then pass the birding blind on the Moonshine Trail on our way back to the trailhead. \nSign up \nIn the event this hike has to be canceled due to weather\, we will send a notification to the email address you used to register. \nLocation: The Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve\, 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East\, Huntsville\, AL 35811 (Directions: Coming from Huntsville\, cross Chapman Mountain on Hwy 72 and U-turn at Moores Mill Road. When safe\, get into the merge lane on the right (plenty of time). When the silver guard rail ends\, be ready to turn right onto the paved entrance. Drive through the gate and down the gravel road to the parking area at the bottom of the hill.)
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/hump-day-hike-at-chapman-mountain/
LOCATION:Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve\, 1263 U.S Hwy 72 East\, Huntsville\, AL\, 35811\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapman Mountain,Education,Guided Hikes
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SUMMARY:Foraging Hike at Wade Mountain Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:(Moderate / 2 hours) Join forager\, Casey Lanier\, to search Devil’s Racetrack Trail on Wade Mountain for edible plants. \nA FEW NOTES: This hike is educational\, so if you’re looking for a walk with no long stops to talk\, it’s probably not what you’re looking for. The hike is scheduled to last 2 hours\, but it may run long. This hike around the preserve is not intended for collection or consumption of species\, but more for identification and educational knowledge. \nLocation: Wade Mountain Nature Preserve (Spragins Hollow Trailhead) – 10130 Spragins Hollow Road NW\, Huntsville\, AL 35810 (off of Winchester Road) \nThe exact route for this hike will be determined the day of the event. \nNote: This preserve has multiple trailheads – be sure to go to the right one! \nSign up \nIn 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.
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/foraging-hike-at-wade-mountain-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Wade Mountain Nature Preserve (Spragins Hollow Trailhead)\, 10130 Spragins Hollow Road\, Huntsville\, AL\, 35810\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Guided Hikes,Wade Mountain
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