Blevins Gap Nature Preserve
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An urban oasis overlooking South Huntsville
Blevins Gap Nature Preserve is a 1086-acre natural oasis in South Huntsville minutes from residential and commercial hot spots. The preserve is divided into two sections with trails to the north and south of Cecil Ashburn Drive. The main Blevins Gap Trailhead provides access to around 8 miles of woodland hiking trails on the 727 acre portion south of Cecil Ashburn and features Huntsville’s best spot to enjoy spectacular valley views. Primary access for the 267 acres north of Cecil Ashburn is Fanning Trailhead (located behind Southeast Church of the Nazarene). This portion of the preserve features a rocky incline with wet-weather waterfalls and approximately 4.5 miles of trails. Trails are free and open dawn to dusk daily.
Pollinator Garden in Development
A Pollinator Garden is under construction at the Overlook at Blevins Gap Trailhead thanks to support from The Bakken Family. The area will be transformed into a native wildflower garden with the goal of providing food and habitat for pollinators (birds, butterflies, bees, and other insects). This space will also be used to engage the community through a variety of education programs, sharing the importance of fostering a healthy pollinator population. Learn More.
Upcoming Events at Blevins Gap Nature Preserve
Trails
Blevins Gap South
Blevins Gap North
This trail begins at the trailhead and climbs several hundred feet in the first mile. There are multiple benches along the way to help breakup the climb. This trail is difficult as it is narrow with multiple switchbacks through rocky areas, some of which have large steps. The fourth bench is off the main trail but well marked to help you find it on a scenic overlook. Winter views at the top of this trail will allow you to see all of South Huntsville. At the top of the mountain the trail ends with a loop that turns you back towards the trailhead.
Designed with our youngest hikers in mind, this trail offers easy access and a great space for either a pack-a-lunch playdate or quick adventure. The trail’s current features – including a stage, stump circle, A-frame climbing structure, and whimsical staircase – facilitate open-ended, child-led play. This space is a work in progress. More fun features coming soon!
What You’ll Find
Pollinator Garden
Thanks to support from The Bakken Family, the area adjacent to the trailhead overlook is being transformed into a native wildflower garden with the goal of providing food and habitat for pollinators (birds, butterflies, bees, and other insects). This space will also be used to engage the community through a variety of education programs, sharing the importance of fostering a healthy pollinator population.
Check the Events page to be a part of building this special addition!