Rated one of the best hiking trails in Alabama, Walls of Jericho is definitely a bucket list hike. Mike Dalen will lead you through the mountains, woods, springs, hosting caves, rocky bluffs, and riparian forests that make this Jackson County trail so famous. (6.5 hours / Difficult / 8 miles) Directions: Meet behind the new […]
Join Bob Goodwin, Hike Coordinator for Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UAH on a leisurely, slower hike on Wade Mountain. Enjoy the Devil’s Racetrack and other popular trails in this scenic area. Moderate incline, roots and rocks. (3 hours/ Easy to Moderate / 5 miles) Location: Wade Mountain Nature Preserve (Spragins Hollow Road Trailhead) – 10130 […]
Calling all wannabe birders! Your pint-sized ornithologist (the study of birds) can learn the ropes with an intro to birding walk led by the Tennessee Valley Audubon Society. Bring your binoculars if you have them and get ready to get an up close look at the many birds who call Harvest Square home. (2 hours […]
Enjoy the sights of spring on Wade Mountain as botanist Lynne Weninegar points out how warmer temperatures affect the many beautiful plant species native to this semi-arid microclimate. (2 hours / Easy to Moderate / 2.5 miles) Location: Wade Mountain Nature Preserve (Spragins Hollow Road Trailhead) – 10130 Spragins Hollow Road, Huntsville, AL 35810 Sign up for […]
Blevins Gap Nature Preserve offers a beautiful collection of rock formations, streams, waterfalls, and wildlife. After a morning with photographer Jim Kendall, you’ll have some great insight on the best lenses, lighting, and angles needed to perfectly capture the beauty of one of Huntsville’s favorite nature preserves. (2 hours / Moderate / 2 miles) Location: Blevins […]
Explore nearly all of Green Mountain Nature Preserve including the over 3 miles of recently added trails with Land Trust Board Member Mike Dalen. This hike is rated difficult due to steep elevation changes and rocky trails, but the sights and features you’ll discover along the way are worth it! (3 hours / Difficult /5 […]
Our newest trails on Blevins Gap have a variety of trees to explore! Sweetgum? Chittamwood? Maple? You’ll know the difference after an afternoon learning how to identify some of our native species with Forester Callie Schweitzer. (2 hours/ Moderate to Difficult (due to elevation changes) / 1.5 miles) Location: Blevins Gap Nature Preserve (Walsingham Trailhead) – From […]
Join Madison County Schools STEM Coach Tim Gels on an exploratory hike of all things nature! Tim’s expert knowledge will open our eyes to the beautiful wildlife that thrives along Fagan Creek. This program is intended for children (ages 6+) with an accompanying adult. This event is open to the public – no membership required. Sign […]
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. Children (ages 6+) with an accompanying adult. This event is open to the public – no membership required. Sign up for this program!
(3 hours / Moderate / 4 miles) Take a guided hike on Monte Sano Nature Preserve led by White Wolf Expeditions. Along the way, they'll share some helpful hiking tips to make sure you're safe and prepared for your next adventure. You don’t need fancy equipment! However, we do recommend: long pants and comfortable shoes […]
We're celebrating National Public Lands Day with a morning of trail care and a guided hike! Join us for any or all of the following: (9-11 AM) Trail Care on Bluff Line Trail: We were awarded a grant from the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) for a much needed trail restoration project on Monte Sano Nature Preserve’s Bluffline Trail! We've […]
*Reservations required* Saturday, November 2 at 8:30 AM Walls of Jericho with Mike Dalen 6.5 hours / Difficult / 8 miles The Paint Rock Valley is always stunning, especially in the fall. Join us on a hike into the Walls of Jericho, where the clear headwaters of the biologically-significant Paint Rock River begin. Bring 2 […]