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119 mi 191 km of trail — 12 Featured Hikes

1 Gem

33 Trails

48 Trails

15 Trails

While Huntsville is one of Alabama's premier cities, that doesn't mean there aren't plenty of recreational opportunities for visitors. With many parks spread throughout the city, and maintained trails and playing fields throughout, there are abundant opportunities to enjoy Mother Nature.

Camping & Lodging

All three state parks in the Huntsville area with trail systems also offer lodging options such as primitive camping, cabins, RV campsites, and hotel rooms. Huntsville, Guntersville, and Fort Payne also have a number of hotels, with Huntsville offering the greatest variety.

Other Activities

Other opportunities for recreation include kayaking and canoeing in the Flint River and the Tennessee River, as well as other tributaries to the Tennessee River. The U.S. Space and Rocket Center, the Burritt Museum, and Big Spring Park are three local attractions that visitors won't want to miss.

Areas Within Huntsville

Blevins Gap Nature Preserve

12 Trails

Burritt Nature Trails

5 Trails

Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve

3 Trails

Green Mountain Nature Preserve

9 Trails

Hays Nature Preserve

2 Trails

Keel Mountain Preserve

1 Trails

Monte Sano Nature Preserve

27 Trails

Monte Sano State Park

24 Trails

Rainbow Mountain

5 Trails

Wade Mountain Nature Preserve

10 Trails

Gems in Huntsville - 1

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A goat! Looking down the bluff from Golan Heights. Keith Trail further down the bluff.

Golan Heights - Goats Be There

(2) Huntsville, AL

Featured Hikes in Huntsville - 8

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Blevins Gap

11.2 mi 18.0 km • Loop • 1,581 ft Ascent 481.78 m Ascent

(8) Huntsville, AL

The old embankment for the 175 foot trestle that use to cross Fagan Creek. The old stone footings are not used to support a trail bridge.

Old Railroad Bed to Alms House

1.7 mi 2.7 km • Loop • 177 ft Ascent 53.84 m Ascent

(1) Huntsville, AL

The Balance Rock without a tree on top of it.

Rainbow Mountain Run

2.3 mi 3.7 km • Point to Point • 432 ft Ascent 131.75 m Ascent

(15) Madison, AL

Jean Shorts Special

4.6 mi 7.5 km • Loop • 755 ft Ascent 230.21 m Ascent

(3) Owens C…, AL

Green Mountain Preserve and Buzzard Falls

4.5 mi 7.2 km • Out and Back • 323 ft Ascent 98.48 m Ascent

(5) Owens C…, AL

Blackwell Swamp Loop

7.8 mi 12.6 km • Loop • 75 ft Ascent 22.79 m Ascent

(5) Priceville, AL

Old water pipe from the waterline that give this trail its name.

Monte Sano Preserve Land Trust Loop

4.5 mi 7.3 km • Loop • 350 ft Ascent 106.58 m Ascent

(1) Huntsville, AL

New Hike

3.1 mi 5.0 km • Loop • 463 ft Ascent 141.05 m Ascent

(0) Owens C…, AL

Trails in Huntsville - 84

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0.8 mi 1.3 km #1Stone Cuts Difficult Huntsville, AL	Difficult	0.8 mi 1.3 km	Huntsville, AL	4
0.4 mi 0.6 km #2Dallas Branch Trail Easy Huntsville, AL	Easy	0.4 mi 0.6 km	Huntsville, AL	1
1.7 mi 2.8 km #3Bill and Marion Certain Trail Intermediate Owens Cross Roads, AL	Intermediate	1.7 mi 2.8 km	Owens Cross Roads, AL	3
1.7 mi 2.8 km #4Varnedoe Trail Difficult Owens Cross Roads, AL	Difficult	1.7 mi 2.8 km	Owens Cross Roads, AL	3
0.4 mi 0.6 km #5Spring Trail Extremely Difficult Madison, AL	Extremely Difficult	0.4 mi 0.6 km	Madison, AL	3
2.2 mi 3.5 km #6McKay Hollow Trail Difficult Huntsville, AL	Difficult	2.2 mi 3.5 km	Huntsville, AL	6
0.8 mi 1.3 km #7Waterline Trail Intermediate/Difficult Huntsville, AL	Intermediate/Difficult	0.8 mi 1.3 km	Huntsville, AL	7
4.7 mi 7.6 km #8Arrowhead Trail Intermediate/Difficult Huntsville, AL	Intermediate/Difficult	4.7 mi 7.6 km	Huntsville, AL	7
1.5 mi 2.5 km #9Sinks Trail Intermediate/Difficult Huntsville, AL	Intermediate/Difficult	1.5 mi 2.5 km	Huntsville, AL	5
2.6 mi 4.2 km #10Natural Well Difficult Huntsville, AL	Difficult	2.6 mi 4.2 km	Huntsville, AL	6
1.7 mi 2.8 km #11Lost Sinks Trail Intermediate/Difficult Owens Cross Roads, AL	Intermediate/Difficult	1.7 mi 2.8 km	Owens Cross Roads, AL	7
0.3 mi 0.5 km #12Buzzards Roost Intermediate/Difficult Huntsville, AL	Intermediate/Difficult	0.3 mi 0.5 km	Huntsville, AL	3
1.8 mi 2.9 km #13Alms House Trail Intermediate/Difficult Huntsville, AL	Intermediate/Difficult	1.8 mi 2.9 km	Huntsville, AL	6
1.5 mi 2.5 km #14Rainbow Loop Trail Intermediate/Difficult Madison, AL	Intermediate/Difficult	1.5 mi 2.5 km	Madison, AL	3
0.5 mi 0.7 km #15Wildflower Trail Intermediate Huntsville, AL	Intermediate	0.5 mi 0.7 km	Huntsville, AL	4
1.7 mi 2.8 km #16Old Railroad Bed Trail Intermediate Huntsville, AL	Intermediate	1.7 mi 2.8 km	Huntsville, AL	5
2.2 mi 3.5 km #17Fanning Trail Intermediate/Difficult Huntsville, AL	Intermediate/Difficult	2.2 mi 3.5 km	Huntsville, AL	4
1.0 mi 1.7 km #18Alum Hollow Trail Intermediate Owens Cross Roads, AL	Intermediate	1.0 mi 1.7 km	Owens Cross Roads, AL	8
0.9 mi 1.4 km #19Oak Park Trail Intermediate Huntsville, AL	Intermediate	0.9 mi 1.4 km	Huntsville, AL	4
3.0 mi 4.9 km #20Mountain Mist Intermediate Huntsville, AL	Intermediate	3.0 mi 4.9 km	Huntsville, AL	7