Our newest trails on Blevins Gap have a variety of trees to explore! Sweetgum? Chittamwood? Maple? You’ll know the difference after an afternoon learning how to identify some of our native species with Forester Callie Schweitzer. (2 hours/ Moderate to Difficult (due to elevation changes) / 1.5 miles) Location: Blevins Gap Nature Preserve (Walsingham Trailhead) – From […]
Head outdoors on Tuesdays in June and July to discover our area’s unique biodiversity protected by Land Trust preserves. This summer, local experts will lead children on explorations of topics including archaeology, water ecology, animal tracks, tree identification, and more! Cost: FREE but only available for Land Trust members. Not a Land Trust Member? Join today! Reservations: Reservations […]
Saturday, November 9 at 10 AM Fanning Loop with Rick Rodriguez 2 hours / Moderate to difficult / 2 miles Enjoy a good uphill walk with Rick Rodriguez along some of the new Blevins Gap Trails. We'll enjoy the beautiful flora along Jones Valley Trail as we make our way up towards the top of […]
Please come out and help with trail maintenance at Blevins Gap Nature Preserve starting from Valley Bend Trailhead. No experience required - we will provide all the tools and water. Please wear long pants and close-toed shoes. Bug spray and sunscreen recommended. Sign up to volunteer.
(2 hours / Easy to Moderate / 2 miles) Join Madison County Schools STEM Coach Tim Gels on an exploratory hike of all things nature! Tim’s expert knowledge will open our eyes to the often overlooked wildlife that thrives at the top of Huntsville Mountain. Designed for children ages 6-12, but enjoyable and informative for […]
(2 hours / Moderate to Difficult / 2 miles) Enjoy a good uphill walk with Rick Rodriguez along some of the newer Blevins Gap Trails. We’ll enjoy the beautiful flora along Jones Valley Trail as we make our way up towards the top of Huntsville Mountain. Rick has adopted and cares for both the Fanning […]
(2 hours/ Moderate to Difficult due to elevation changes / 1.5 miles) Our newest trails on Blevins Gap have a variety of trees to explore! Sweetgum? Chittamwood? Maple? You’ll know the difference after an afternoon learning how to identify some of our native species with Forester Callie Schweitzer. Location: Blevins Gap Nature Preserve (Walsingham Trailhead) […]
Join Madison County Schools STEM Coach Tim Gels on an exploratory hike of all things nature! Tim’s expert knowledge will open our eyes to the often overlooked wildlife that thrives at the top of Huntsville Mountain. Land Trust members only. Children ages 6+ with an accompanying adult. Cost: FREE but only available for Land Trust members. Not a […]
Blevins Gap Tree Identification Hike (2 hours/ Moderate to Difficult – due to elevation changes / 1.5 miles) Our newest trails on Blevins Gap have a variety of trees to explore! Sweetgum? Chittamwood? Maple? You’ll know the difference after an afternoon learning how to identify some of our native species with Forester Callie Schweitzer. Location: Blevins Gap […]
(3 hours / difficult due to elevation change/ 4 miles) Hit the trail with naturalist and STEM Coach Tim Gels to discover the incredible wildlife atop Blevins Gap. We'll make our way to the overlook and enjoy the beautiful view of Huntsville before returning to the trailhead. Location: Blevins Gap Preserve (Blevins Gap Trailhead) – […]
Gain inspiration from nature and improve observational drawing skills through sketching during a guided hike led by Randolph School art teachers Mary Jones and Vinchenza Sweet. Supplies will be provided. Location: Blevins Gap Nature Preserve (Fanning Trailhead) – 2275 Cecil Ashburn Dr SE, Huntsville, AL 35802 (behind the SE Church of the Nazarene) Cost: FREE but […]
(2 hours / Moderate - due to elevation change / 2.5 miles) Start your morning off right with a hike to the overlook at Blevins Gap to watch the sunrise. The eastward facing overlook gives an expansive look at the city below - the view at sunrise will be one you don't want to miss! […]