From the Sierra Club: Meet us at the trailhead kiosk with the map! We will hike about 3.5 miles, with only about 300 miles of elevation gain, making this a moderately easy hike. Organizer: Anne Marie Choup Sign up with the Sierra Club Location: Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve--1263 U.S Hwy 72 East Huntsville, AL 35811
(Easy / around 1.5 hours / around 1 mile) Grab a camera and join us at the Cold Springs Trail this weekend for a photography hike with Land Trust volunteer and photography enthusiast Bob Carroll. This slow-paced hike, open to all ability levels, will take participants around the spring to discover the interesting compositions nature […]
(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, […]
Join us for the monthly Homeschool Teen Hike at Green Mountain Nature Preserve. We will follow the Alum Hollow Trail to Alum Falls, a nice spot for nature journaling or photos. 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 […]
(Easy / Around 1 hour / 1.75 miles) Harvest Square Nature Preserve has a lot of things about it that appeal to the casual hiker: Its trails are relatively easy to walk on, there’s not a lot of mileage, and – best of all – there are no hills! Mapping this hike shows it to […]
(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, […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
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 […]
(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 […]
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 […]
