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Stargazing at Bethel Spring

Bethel Spring Nature Preserve 2641 Cherry Tree Road, Gurley, AL, United States

(2 hours) Much of nature’s beauty can be enjoyed at night! You can join the Land Trust of North Alabama and Von Braun Astronomical Society for an evening of stargazing at Bethel Spring. Far from city lights and perfectly timed for the crescent moon, we’ll appreciate a starry view of the dark skies above with guidance […]

Sunrise Hike to Blevins Gap Overlook

Blevins Gap Nature Preserve (Blevins Gap Trailhead) 3470 Cecil Ashburn Dr. SE, Huntsville, AL, United States

(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! […]

Embodying Your Rhythm with Maria Brito

Blevins Gap Nature Preserve (Blevins Gap Trailhead) 3470 Cecil Ashburn Dr. SE, Huntsville, AL, United States

Join us for a magical evening as the sun sets over Blevins Gap - flowing through movement in nature and surrounded by candles and divine beats. We will move stagnant energy through a powerful and fun vinyasa flow. Maria Brito will end the class with a drumming sound bath. You will leave activated and elevated. […]

August #HugaTreeLT Tree ID Hike at Harvest Square

Wade Mountain Preserve

(2 hours / Easy / 1.5 miles) Join naturalist Tim Gels on an exploration of the numerous tree species at Harvest Square. Tim will point out flora along the way, including the #HugaTreeLT highlighted tree of the month: green ash. Location: Harvest Square Nature Preserve – 111 Allyson Sadie Blvd, Harvest, AL 35749 Sign up!

*Members Only* Full Moon Family Hike

Wade Mountain Preserve

(1.5 hours / Easy / 1 mile) Join naturalist and author Heather Montgomery for an evening in the forest. Come prowl the moonlit trail, discover the power of night vision, and experience the world of nocturnal animals. With flashlights tucked in our pockets, we will stroll through the Harvest Square Preserve and explore a side […]

September #HugaTreeLT Tree ID Hike

Corporate Partners

(2 hours / Moderate / 2 miles) Join naturalist Tim Gels on an exploration of the numerous tree species at Wade Mountain.  Tim will point out flora along the way, including the #HugaTreeLT highlighted tree of the month: red mulberry. Location: Wade Mountain Nature Preserve (Spragins Hollow): 10130 Spragins Hollow Rd NW, Huntsville, AL 35810 […]

Stargazing at Bethel Spring

Much of nature’s beauty can be enjoyed at night! You can join the Land Trust of North Alabama and Von Braun Astronomical Society for an evening of stargazing at Bethel Spring. Far from city lights and perfectly timed for the crescent moon, we’ll appreciate a starry view of the dark skies above with guidance and […]

Fall Colors on Monte Sano

Corporate Partners

(3 hours / Easy to Moderate / 2.5 miles) Enjoy the sights of autumn on meandering afternoon stroll at Monte Sano Nature Preserve as botanist Lynne Weninegar points out how cooler temperatures affect the many beautiful plant species native to this semi-arid microclimate. Location: Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Cleermont Trailhead)– 506 Cleermont Dr SE, Huntsville, […]

Old Railroad Bed History Hike

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(3 hours / Moderate / 4 miles) Old Railroad Bed Trail follows the same path as the steam locomotive that traveled from the Huntsville Depot to the Monte Sano Hotel from 1888 until 1896. Enjoy a bit of Huntsville’s past with hike leader and historian David Young. If you can’t join us for this guided […]

Members-Only Beer Tasting Hike with Fractal Brewing

Explore Our Lands

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 […]

#HugaTreeLT Tree Identification Hike

Bethel Spring Nature Preserve 2641 Cherry Tree Road, Gurley, AL, United States

(2 hours / Moderate / 2 miles) Join Land Trust board member Glynn Below and naturalist Donna Baggette on an exploration of the numerous tree species at Bethel Spring. Hike leaders will point out flora along the way, including the #HugaTreeLT highlighted tree of the month. Location: Bethel Spring Nature Preserve – 2641 Cherry Tree Road, Gurley, […]

Walls of Jericho Hike

Saturday, October 30 at 8 AM (6.5 hours / Difficult / 8 miles) The Paint Rock Valley is always stunning. Join us on a hike into the Walls of Jericho, where the clear headwaters of the biologically-significant Paint Rock River begin. Bring 2 liters of water, lunch, and snacks. Rated difficult due to uneven terrain […]