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Hickory Cove Nature Preserve

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A quiet mountainside forest moments from the city

Hickory Cove Nature Preserve is nestled within the Trailhead community near the intersection of Highway 72 and Moores Mill Road. The property includes nearly two miles of trails, which begin from the City of Huntsville’s Trailhead Greenway that borders the northern portion of the Land Trust property.

The mountainside features a historic spring house, rocky bluffs, wet-weather falls, and a beautiful, diverse forest. This property was donated to the Land Trust by Burwell Properties, LLC in April 2023, creating the Land Trust’s tenth public nature preserve. This property will also host the Land Trust of North Alabama’s future Nature Discovery Center, which is currently under development.

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1500 Trailhead Main St
Huntsville, AL 35811

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Trails

Legacy Loop Trail

1.75 Mile
This trail begins from the City of Huntsville’s Trailhead Greenway near the spring house and meanders through the forest taking you up the mountain and back down returning to the greenway a little further from where you began. Moderate difficulty due to elevation change and rocky terrain.

FUTURE HOME OF THE :

The Nature Discovery Center will serve as a community gathering space, inviting all people to learn about and experience nature. This approximately 10,000-sqft education and visitor center will offer an inspiring glimpse of the many wonders found throughout North Alabama’s natural landscapes and serve as a jumping off point for outdoor learning and adventures.
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