(Moderate / probably a bit more than 2 hours / around 3 miles) If you haven’t been to Wade Mountain Nature Preserve in a while, this might be the time to join us for a hike! We’re walking in the afternoon, so we’ll take this one nice and slow. We’ll start at Spragins Hollow Trailhead […]
(Easy / 1.5 hours or so / around 2 miles) Come out with us as we walk part of the Bradford Creek Greenway in the summertime! We’ll start at the trailhead by Heritage Elementary School and head south for just about a mile. The greenway is paved and wide, so this is the perfect walk […]
(Moderate / Probably less than an hour / Under 1 mile) How about a short walk? This hike is less than a mile long, and will probably take under an hour to complete, depending on how long the group stops to look around and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Jones Valley Loop Trail is the route […]
(Moderate / Around 2 hours or so / Up to about 2 miles) Late summer is approaching, and with it comes a new world of foraging to explore. Join local forager Casey Lanier as he leads the group on the Land Trust’s newest preserve, Hickory Cove Nature Preserve. The route will be determined the day […]
(Moderately difficult / 2 hours / 2 miles) Bethel Spring Nature Preserve has one of the most beautiful waterfalls on any of the Land Trust preserves and one of the largest in Madison County. This hike will start with an easy walk on the Bethel Creek Loop Trail. Things get a bit more challenging though […]
(Easy / Around 2 hours / 1.75 miles) Autumn is upon the Harvest Square Nature Preserve, and with it are new plants for foraging. Forager Casey Lanier has led a few different foraging hikes at Harvest Square throughout the changing seasons this year, and it will be neat to see what the slightly cooler months […]
(Moderate / 2 hours / around 2 miles) Does hiking and beer sound like the perfect way to spend your afternoon? Land Trust members can enjoy this winning combination during a Beer Hike at Chapman Mountain! Enjoy a hike through the shady forest of Chapman Mountain along Bulldog Trail. We'll begin from the trailhead on […]
(Moderate / about 1.5 hours / around 2 miles) Our newest preserve, Hickory Cove Nature Preserve, is the site of this hike. Hikers will walk Legacy Loop as fall arrives. Though the temperatures will still be fairly warm, come prepared for whatever the weather has to offer! Hike Leader: TBD Location: Hickory Cove Nature Preserve – 1500 […]
Hosted in partnership with North Alabama Hiking Club (Shoals Area) (5-6 miles / 4 hours) Explore Cane Creek Canyon in the dark and see the glow worms! We will hike down into the canyon to Hooper's Falls. On our return, we’ll stop at Tree Fern Cave to view the glowworms before hiking back out of […]
(Moderate / 1.5 hours / around 2 miles) Join naturalist Matt Shaw on an excursion around the Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve. The exact route will be set the day of the hike, but expect to stop often and discuss the autumn plants and fungi found in the area. This is an interesting time as much […]
(8.5 miles / 5-6 hours) Learn about the tree, plant, and animal species of Cane Creek as we make our way to Devils Hollow (where we will eat lunch) and back. This hike does go in and out of the canyon. Instructions: Meet at the visitor station at 10 AM. Hike will end by 3-4 PM. […]
Weekend Wanderings, our newest program for young hikers (ages 6-12 years with accompanying adult), will highlight a different Land Trust preserve each month, providing participants with a variety of opportunities to explore, develop some new skills, and learn about the natural environment. October’s Wander will be at Monte Sano Nature Preserve exploring the area around […]
