Help build a new trail! When complete, Gibson Trail will add a little over a half mile, connecting Ranger and Talus Trails. This trail was named for volunteer Phill Gibson, who has dedicated countless hours to trail development and maintenance projects on Green Mountain. No experience required – we will provide all the tools and […]
Women’s Outdoor Safety Hike (2 hours / Easy to Moderate / 2.2 miles) Everyone benefits from being in nature, but sometimes fear of the unknown or need for community keeps women from exploring the outdoors. Join naturalist and wilderness skills guide Kate Gribbin to learn the basic safety information all women should know when hitting the trails. All levels […]
Deep into Alum Hollow Saturday, May 1 at 9 AM (3 hours / Difficult / 6 miles) Dive deep into Alum Hollow on South Green Mountain. Land Trust Board Member Mike Dalen will start out on top and hike down Talus Trail to the valley floor, exploring several nooks and crannies on the way back […]
Celebrate National Trails Day by volunteering with trail care! With over 70 miles of trails to maintain, we can always use some extra hands! No experience required. Bug spray, sunscreen, and water recommended. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Meeting Location: Green Mountain Nature Preserve (Alum Hollow Trailhead): 13800 S Shawdee Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35803 […]
(2 hours / Moderate / 3 miles) Join naturalist Kate Gribbin on an exploration of the numerous tree species along Alum Hollow Trail. Kate will help you learn to identify local native trees, including this month’s #HugaTreeLT highlighted tree of the month: chestnut oak. Location: Green Mountain Nature Preserve (Alum Hollow Trailhead): 13800 S Shawdee Rd SE, Huntsville, AL […]
(2 hours / Easy / 3 miles) Discover the magic of Green Mountain Nature Preserve under a full moon with Land Steward Lori Pence. Ages 14+. Location: Green Mountain Nature Preserve (Alum Hollow Trailhead): 13800 S Shawdee Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35803 Registration coming soon!
Celebrate National Public Lands Day by volunteering with trail care! With over 70 miles of trails to maintain, we can always use some extra hands! This time we'll be continuing progress on the construction of Bulldog Trail. No experience required. Bug spray, sunscreen, and water recommended. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Meeting Location: Chapman Mountain […]
We're completing trail reroutes to improve sustainability of our trails on Green Mountain! Let us know if you can help. No experience required. Bug spray, sunscreen, and water recommended. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Meeting Location: Green Mountain Nature Preserve (Nature's Ridge Trailhead) - directions to follow Sign Up! Our priority remains the health and […]
Members-Only Beer Tasting Hike with Fractal Brewing Saturday, October 23 at 2 PM (2 hours / Easy to Moderate / 1.75 miles) Few things pair well together like beer and hiking. Join us out on Alum Hollow Trail along with the brewers from one of Huntsville’s newest breweries – Fractal Brewing Project. As we hike, we’ll […]
Trail building on Chapman Mountain continues! We will be headed out for work on the Bulldog Trail. This trail is part of our trail agreement with Alabama A&M to provide public access to 225 acres of University-owned land that adjoins the northern boundary of the Land Trust’s Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve. Please join us if […]
We're completing trail reroutes to improve sustainability of our trails on Green Mountain! Let us know if you can help. No experience required. Bug spray, sunscreen, and water recommended. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Meeting Location: Green Mountain Nature Preserve (Alum Hollow Trailhead) - 13800 South Shawdee Road, Huntsville, AL 35803 Sign up
Someone unfortunately dumped a large load of mulch into our parking lot at Green Mountain Nature Preserve and we need volunteers to help clean it up. Please bring a shovel and/or rake if you have one available. Bug spray, sunscreen, and water recommended. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Meeting Location: Alum Hollow Trailhead – 13800 […]