(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 […]
(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 […]
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 […]
(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, […]
(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 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 […]
(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, […]
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 […]
Hero Hike organized by Black Kids Adventures, Inc in partnership with Thrive Alabama Saturday, November 6 at 9 AM Hero Hike will celebrate and honor Veterans through hiking and collecting donations requested by the Floyd E. Fan Veterans’ home. Through the presence and story of Veteran and Merrell athlete Will “Akuna” Robinson, we will bring […]
This hike is part of our Fall Education Fair on Sunday, November 14 and will be offered at 2 PM and 3 PM Join Butterfly Outdoors Naturalist, Kate Gribbin on a short, but adventurous hike, part of our Fall Education Fair. We’ll discuss the survival mindset, review basic survival skills, and practice "Leave No Trace" […]
(2 hours / Moderate / 2 miles) Join naturalist Kate Gribbin on an exploration of the numerous tree species at Blevins Gap. Kate will point out flora along the way, including the #HugaTreeLT highlighted tree of the month – shagbark hickory. Location: Blevins Gap Nature Preserve (Fanning Trailhead) – 2275 Cecil Ashburn Dr SE, Huntsville, AL 35802 – […]
(3 hours / Moderate / 4 miles) Join us for a Thanksgiving Day tradition! Get ready for your Thanksgiving feast by starting the morning off with a Monte Sano hike led by Land Trust volunteers and staff. We’ll start out at Bankhead Trailhead and work our way down the mountain to Three Caves on Alms […]