Hiking Trails near Huntsville

Overview

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.

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Golan Heights

(2) Huntsville, AL

Recommended Routes in Huntsville - 17

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Blevins Gap

11.2 mi 18.0 km • 1,581' Up 481.78 m Up • 1,580' Down 481.54 m Down

Huntsville, AL

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Entrance to the Stone Cuts, it is visible from the trail at its intersection with the bypass.

Stone Cuts to Golan Heights Loop

4.1 mi 6.5 km • 666' Up 203.13 m Up • 668' Down 203.59 m Down

Huntsville, AL

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Jean Shorts Special

4.6 mi 7.5 km • 755' Up 230.21 m Up • 754' Down 229.93 m Down

Owens C…, AL

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Green Mountain Preserve and Buzzard Falls

4.6 mi 7.5 km • 313' Up 95.45 m Up • 313' Down 95.55 m Down

Owens C…, AL

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Waterfall and rock wall on the Bostick Trail. When dry you can climb up to the top of it.

Wade Mountain Loop

5.3 mi 8.5 km • 455' Up 138.73 m Up • 455' Down 138.69 m Down

Meridia…, AL

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Nice limestone rock formation near the primitive lodge

North Plateau Loop

1.9 mi 3.0 km • 79' Up 24.16 m Up • 81' Down 24.77 m Down

Huntsville, AL

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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 • 177' Up 53.84 m Up • 190' Down 58.01 m Down

Huntsville, AL

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Madison County Nature Trail

1.1 mi 1.8 km • 75' Up 22.95 m Up • 76' Down 23.25 m Down

Owens C…, AL

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Hays Preserve Loop

1.9 mi 3.0 km • 20' Up 6.09 m Up • 20' Down 6.17 m Down

Owens C…, AL

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Huntsville Hiking

142 Miles 229 Kilometers of Trail
17 Recommended Routes
1 Gem
45 Easy Trails
69 Intermediate Trails
32 Difficult Trails

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Areas Within Huntsville

Bethel Spring Nature Preserve

4 Trails

Blevins Gap Nature Preserve

12 Trails

Burritt Nature Trails

6 Trails

Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve

7 Trails

Creekwood Park

1 Trails

Green Mountain Nature Preserve

9 Trails

Harvest Square Nature Preserve

5 Trails

Hays Nature Preserve

16 Trails

Keel Mountain Preserve

1 Trails

Madison County Study Center

1 Trails

Madkin Mountain

3 Trails

Monte Sano Nature Preserve

30 Trails

Monte Sano State Park

26 Trails

Roy B. Whitaker Paint Rock River Preserve

3 Trails

Wade Mountain Nature Preserve

13 Trails

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Trails in Huntsville - 129

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0.8 mi 1.3 km #1Stone Cuts Trail Difficult Huntsville, AL	Difficult	Huntsville, AL	4
2.2 mi 3.5 km #2McKay Hollow Trail Difficult Huntsville, AL	Difficult	Huntsville, AL	9
0.4 mi 0.6 km #3Dallas Branch Trail Easy Huntsville, AL	Easy	Huntsville, AL	1
2.6 mi 4.2 km #4Natural Well Difficult Huntsville, AL	Difficult	Huntsville, AL	9
1.7 mi 2.8 km #5Bill and Marion Certain Trail Intermediate Owens Cross Roads, AL	Intermediate	Owens Cross Roads, AL	3
4.7 mi 7.6 km #6Arrowhead Trail Intermediate/Difficult Huntsville, AL	Intermediate/Difficult	Huntsville, AL	8
1.7 mi 2.8 km #7Varnedoe Trail Intermediate/Difficult Owens Cross Roads, AL	Intermediate/Difficult	Owens Cross Roads, AL	4
0.8 mi 1.3 km #8Waterline Trail Intermediate/Difficult Huntsville, AL	Intermediate/Difficult	Huntsville, AL	9
1.5 mi 2.5 km #9Sinks Trail Difficult Huntsville, AL	Difficult	Huntsville, AL	5
1.7 mi 2.8 km #10Old Railroad Bed Trail Intermediate Huntsville, AL	Intermediate	Huntsville, AL	6