Length & Difficulty: 2 hours / Moderate / 1.5 miles Cost: FREE Location: Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Wildflower Trailhead) - 500 Cleermont Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801 Did you know that moths far outnumber butterflies and are much more varied? Join us for an evening hike with Entomologist Ken Ward as we learn about these fascinating creatures. […]
Proceeds support Land Trust of North Alabama's efforts to save great natural spaces Presented by Redstone Federal Credit Union | Simple Helix | Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Three Caves from 7-11 PM ***UPDATE: This event is now sold out! Thank you for your enthusiastic support.*** Enjoy a night with friends and dance under the stars […]
Sunday, September 30 at 2 PM Signs of Fall with Lynne Weninegar Monte Sano Nature Preserve 2 hours / Easy (with moderate incline; roots and rocks on trail) / 1.5 miles Become a Botanist for the day as you walk with expert Lynne Weninegar and learn about the many species of plants and flowers growing […]
Saturday, October 6 at 9 AM History Hike with Bruce Martin Monte Sano Nature Preserve 3 hours / Difficult / 4 miles The 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 […]
Saturday, October 13 at 9 AM Trough Springs History with David Young Monte Sano Nature Preserve 2 hours / Moderate to Difficult / 2 miles On May 11, 1865, Trough Springs on Monte Sano Mountain was the site of a significant moment in Civil War history. Land Trust Board Member David Young will lead a […]
Saturday, October 27 at 7:30 PM *Land Trust Members-Only * Not a member? You can join today and attend this event! Ghost Stories at Three Caves Monte Sano Nature Preserve Join the Land Trust of North Alabama by the fire for a spooky night of ghost stories at Three Caves on Monte Sano Nature Preserve - Saturday, October […]
Sunday, November 11 at 1 PM Historic Railroad Bed with Bruce Martin Monte Sano Nature Preserve - 3 hours / moderate to difficult / 2.5 miles The 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 […]
Thursday, November 22 at 9 AM 25th 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 […]
Note: December 15 Trail Care has been canceled due to weather
This trail run crosses Monte Sano State Park and Land Trust's Monte Sano Nature Preserve. The course consists of extremely rocky mountain trails, mud, and creek crossings, not to mention the 3,872 feet of climbing!! There is a vertical climb on the course that requires the use of your upper body. Registration and information at http://huntsvilletrackclub.org/huntsville-track-club-events/mountain-mist-50k/
Join Joe Martin from Huntsville Adventure Bootcamp for a heart-pumping climb up Waterline Trail. Joe will lead a fast paced, high-intensity hike for those looking to really sweat! (2 hours / Difficult / 2.5 miles) Location: Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Three Caves Trailhead) 901 Kennamer Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801 Sign up for this hike! These FREE hikes offer natural beauty […]
Sunday, March 10 at 1 PM South Monte Sano Waterfalls with David Young 3 hours/ Moderate / 2 miles Head down the other side of Young-Kennedy Trail to view the many waterfall sites along the route. Former Land Trust board member David Young is your guide through this often overlooked section of Monte Sano Nature […]