(Moderate / Around 2 hours / 2.1 miles) This hike, along Green Mountain’s Alum Hollow Trail, will take hikers to Alum Falls and Alum Cave, two scenic spots on the preserve. The cave (really an overhang) served as a shelter for native residents and travelers over this area’s human history. The trail is relatively easy, […]
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(Moderate / about 2 hours / around 2 miles) As we look ahead to warmer weather, come out to Hickory Cove Nature Preserve and see what signs of spring might be peeking out at north Alabama. Hikers will walk this preserve’s primary trail, the Legacy Loop. Covering much of the preserve, this hike will show […] |
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(Moderate / Around 3 hours / 2 miles or so) Spring is (almost!) here, and with it are a host of newly emerged plants for you to learn about. Forager Casey Lanier has led outings at Bethel Spring during other times of the year, and it will be interesting to get his take on the […] |
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(Moderate / 2-2.5 hours / ~2.5 miles) Are you ready for a hike over the Rainbow? Please join members of Madison Greenways and Trails for a hike covering several of Rainbow Mountain's newer and newly reworked trails. This hike will begin at the new Kensington Drive trailhead, follow Rainbolt Trail to Wild Trail, then down […] |
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Join us for the monthly Homeschool Teen Hike at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve. This group stops during the hike to sketch, take pictures, or just appreciate the scenery, so bring a snack and a sketchpad/nature journal or camera. The hike is for teens, ages 12 – 17. A parent or guardian must accompany each teen […] |
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(Moderate / Around 3 hours / Just under 4 miles) The view from the top of the Devils Racetrack trail is not one to be missed! If you haven’t seen it yet (and even if you have), join us for a hike on Wade Mountain. We’ll start at the Spragins Hollow Trailhead, and take the […] |
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For our first Senior Saunter, please join us at the Wildflower Trail to see the beauties of early spring! 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 places. Participants […] |
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(Moderately difficult / 2 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 […] Nature Reimagined | A Guided Hike & Creative Showcase is a two-session program that encourages high school juniors and seniors to create art inspired by one of the Land Trust’s trails, spaces, or history. The first session is designed to be a guided brainstorming hike where participants will learn about the Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve […] |