*Reservations required* Saturday, November 2 at 9 AM Tree Identification with Callie Schweitzer 2 hours/ Moderate / 2 miles The upland hardwood habitat of Monte Sano Mountain is home to a wide variety of tree species. Test your knowledge or learn something completely new as you join Forester Callie Schweitzer for a morning of tree […]
Sunday, November 3 at 2 PM Rainbow Mountain with Jim Chamberlain 2 hours / Moderate to difficult / 3 miles Enjoy the beautiful fall foliage and limestone formations of one of our most popular preserves with the Land Trust’s good friend and past board member Jim Chamberlain. Jim will tell you about the development of […]
Saturday, November 9 at 9 AM Kids' Tim Talk at Rainbow Mountain 2 hours/ Moderate due to rocky terrain / 2 miles Rainbow Mountain offers a fascinating collection of limestone formations, varied wildlife, and interesting sights. Explore these features and more on a hike with Madison County Schools STEM Coach Tim Gels. Location: Rainbow Mountain […]
Saturday, November 9 at 10 AM Fanning Loop with Rick Rodriguez 2 hours / Moderate to difficult / 2 miles Enjoy a good uphill walk with Rick Rodriguez along some of the new Blevins Gap Trails. We'll enjoy the beautiful flora along Jones Valley Trail as we make our way up towards the top of […]
Sunday, November 10 at 2 PM Meditative Hike with Maria Brito 2 hours / Moderate / 3 miles *Registration has closed - this hike is full* Science has shown that time spent in nature provides invaluable benefits for the body and mind. Join hike leader and yoga instructor Mario Brito as she guides you […]
Thursday, November 28 at 9 AM 26th Annual Thanksgiving Day Hike Monte Sano Nature Preserve - 3 hours / Moderate / 4 miles Join us for a Thanksgiving Day tradition! Be prepared for your Thanksgiving feast by starting the morning off with a Monte Sano hike lead by Land Trust volunteers and staff. We’ll start out […]
***Reservation required*** 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 sample a few beers and learn about the creation of […]
(2 hours / Easy / 1.5 miles) Sure, you know your leaves, but how confident are you about bark? Put your skills to the test and join dendrologist Ken Ward on Bradford Creek Greenway in Madison for a morning of leafless tree identification and learn how to identify trees in the dead of winter. Location: Bradford […]
We're excited to open our 8th public nature preserve! This picturesque farm turned nature preserve is home to one of the tallest waterfalls in Madison county as well as an accessible trail that weaves around a creek and working farmland. Registration for Bethel Spring Opening Day Hikes has CLOSED. Due to limited parking, we’ve reached capacity […]
(3 hours / Moderate to Difficult / 2.5 miles) Join historian Bruce Martin as he leads you on the last vestiges of our Monte Sano Railroad. Visit the trestles, burms, and bridges that allowed the train to take passengers from the Huntsville Depot to the Hotel Monte Sano. Bruce will also share with your photos […]
(7 hours / Difficult / 9 miles) Five bluff overlooks, lake-edge scenic views, ospreys and eagles, and challenging terrain make this one of the best hikes in North Alabama. Join Board Member Mike Dalen for a full-day hike along Lake Guntersville. Cars will be parked at the campground and we’ll shuttle back to the dam. Bring 2 […]
(2.5 hours / Moderate / 2.5 miles) This hike is for the dogs! Take an adoptable dog on a test-hike as we partner with A New Leash on Life and get some deserving dogs out on the trails. Rescue enthusiast Nancy Wolfe will be your guide as we make our way to Alum Hollow’s beautiful […]
