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Trail Care: National Public Lands Day at Wade Mountain

Family Activities

Help us celebrate National Public Lands Day at Wade Mountain with Hexagon. We will be working on a series of trails specifically designed for mountain bikes. No experience required. Bug spray and sunscreen recommended. Please wear sturdy shoes that can withstand the trail. Location: Wade Mountain Nature Preserve (Spragins Hollow Trailhead) - 10130 Spragins Hollow […]

Fall Colors with Lynne Weninegar 

Family Activities

Sunday, October 7 at 2 PM Fall Colors with Lynne Weninegar  Wade Mountain Nature Preserve 2 hours / Easy to Moderate / 2.5 miles Enjoy the sights of Autumn on Wade Mountain as Botanist Lynne Weninegar points out how cooler temperatures affect the many beautiful plant species native to this semi-arid microclimate. Location: Wade Mountain […]

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Wade Mountain Stroll with Bob Goodwin

Family Activities

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 […]

Wade Mountain Plant ID Hike with Lynne Weninegar

Family Activities

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 […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Tree ID at Wade Mountain

Family Activities

Head outdoors on Tuesdays in June and July to discover our area’s unique biodiversity protected by Land Trust preserves. This summer, local experts will lead children on explorations of topics including archaeology, water ecology, animal tracks, tree identification, and more! Cost: FREE but only available for Land Trust members. Not a Land Trust Member? Join today! Reservations: Reservations […]

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Wade Mountain Archaeology Hike (cancelled)

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(2 hours / Moderate / 2.5 Miles) You can explore Huntsville history by examining remnants from the past at the Land Trust of North Alabama’s Wade Mountain Nature Preserve. This 2.5 mile guided hike and archaeological discovery will be led by Archaeologist Ben Hoksbergen. Location: Wade Mountain Nature Preserve (Spragins Hollow Trailhead) – 10130 Spragins […]

Kids’ Wilderness Training (cancelled)

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(1 hour / Easy / 1.5 miles) Do your children know how to keep themselves safe when out in the woods? Join Alisa Koken from the Cook Museum of Natural Science to learn outdoor basics such as how to read a topographic map, what to include in your pack, the best gear for hiking, and […]