Devil’s Racetrack

Devil’s Racetrack

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Distance: 3 miles round-trip
Fee: Free (Donation Box Available)

Devil’s Racetrack is a path built for walking and bikes in North Huntsville. The Path runs next to Wade Mountain and offers scenic views at the end.

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Wade Mountain Greenway
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Devil’s Racetrack is located in North Huntsville 13 minutes from downtown.

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Parking

There is plenty of parking at the trailhead. The trail begins on a clearly marked trail. There are signs the entire way marking the trail “Devil’s Racetrack”. It is easy to follow. 

Trail Crossing

Towards the end of the path, you come across a few paths that cross. Follow the path to the right. Within a 100 ft you should find the Devil’s Racetrack circle

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Devil’s Racetrack Circle

Devil’s Racetrack circle is a grassy circle around a hill. You can go either direction around the hill or go up on the hill and sit on the rocks.

Power Line Trail

The trail ends with a great 180-degree view of the surrounding area along the power line trail.

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Wade Mountain Greenway

Wade Mountain Greenway

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 2 miles round-trip
Fee: Free

Wade Mountain Greenway is a paved road built for walking and bikes in North Huntsville. The Greenway runs in front of Wade Mountain and offers scenic views along the way.

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Flint River Greenway
Indian Creek Greenway
Aldridge Creek Greenway

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Wade Mountian Greenway is located in North Huntsville 15 minutes from downtown.

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Parking

There is plenty of parking at the trailhead. The trail begins on a clearly marked walkway.

Walkway

The path is super easy to follow and is built for everyone of all ages and abilities. The trail is wheelchair accessible. Less than a quarter-mile on the greenway, there is a pavilion with picnic tables. When the greenway ends, you will come out the same way you went in.

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Turkey Foot Falls and Mize Mill Falls

Turkey Foot Falls and Mize Mill Falls

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: Less than 0.5 miles roundtrip
Entry Fee: Free

Turkey Creek Falls and Mize Mills Falls are two beautiful waterfalls within a few hundred yards of each other. These waterfalls are located in the Bankhead National Forest. 

This area is part of dispersed recreation in Bankhead National Forest. There is NO MAINTAINED TRAIL. Please note that dispersed recreation sometimes has a "social trail" that you can follow. Some of these are easy to follow and some of them you cannot follow. Please note that these trails can change very quickly and may be easy to follow one season and completely overgrown the next. Always bring a map, compass, and GPS with you while hiking Bankhead National Forest.

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Mize Mills Falls and Turkey Foot Falls are located an hour and 15 minute drive southwest from Huntsville. It is located in Bankhead National Forest

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Parking Lot

There really isn’t a “parking lot” here, just a pull-off next to a dirt road (dirt road is to the right the car in the picture). There is only enough room for a couple of cars.

Trailhead/Trail

The trailhead is not marked whatsoever. You can barely see the trail from the other side of the road (if you can at all). In winter you may even be dropping into the woods without a sign of a trail.  To the right of the trail is a sign on a tree reading “Wildlife Management Area”, a wooden post with a few numbers on it (the “4” was about fallen off but it read “417L 13” when we were there), and a small electrical box reading “Caution Buried Cable”.  The trail was about 8 ft to the left of these markers. The trail will drop down a hill and you can follow it through the woods. The river is nearby. If you cannot find the trail, just follow the river which is located down the hill and to the left. The trail will take you to a scramble down. Take the scramble down.

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Mize Mills Falls

After you take the scramble down, you can head downstream to Turkey Foot Falls or continue down the hill taking another scramble down. After you get down to the river, you will need to cross the river and head back upstream to get to Mize Mills Falls. You should be able to hear the waterfall (if it is flowing) almost the entire time after you drop into the woods from the road.

Turkey Foot Falls

To get to Turkey Foot Falls, follow the creek downstream. You can follow either side (or in the water if you want!). Looking downstream, the left-hand side does not have a scramble to go up, but the right-hand side offers an even trail after you scramble up the hill. We suggest going down the left-hand side to get there and coming back on the other side (if you are not planning on visiting Mize Mills Falls again). You will exit the woods the same way you came in.

Camping

There are primitive campsites at the bottom of both falls. To our knowledge, there are no fees or registration associated with backcountry camping in Bankhead National Forest and it is first come first serve basis.

Alternate Route

There is an alternate route to get to Turkey Foot Falls and Mize Mills Falls. Park at the Sipsey Wilderness Recreational Area. Parking is $3 per car. Go across the small 1 lane bridge (not the main bridge) and find the trailhead on the right. You can follow this trail for about a mile to both waterfalls. I hear this is an easy trail and does not involve any scrambles to get to the falls.

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Peavine Falls

Peavine Falls

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 1 mile of trail total
Entry Cost: $5 per adult, $2 ages 4-11 and 62+, free for 3 and under

Peavine Falls is a beautiful waterfall located at Oak Mountain State Park in South Birmingham Metro area. It is a short hike with a bit of a scramble to get down to the bottom of the falls.

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Peavine Falls is located in Oak Mountain State Park in Birmingham Metro 2+ hours drive south of Huntsville.

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Parking Lot / Trailhead / Pavilion

The parking lot is massive which means there is plenty of room for parking. When you first get to the parking lot, you can turn right and find the pavilion. The trailhead we want to take is in the back right portion of the parking lot (pictured)

Trails

The trails are well marked and easy to follow. You can take White or Blue trail to get there. If you follow the White trail, you can follow it until it begins to bend into a solid turn. There are two benches with a path on the other side called “Peavine Falls Trail”. You can follow this trail or follow the White trail. Both ways down are a bit of a scramble down a steep incline. The trails are well marked with plenty of signs. Find a way down that you feel comfortable with.

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Peavine Falls

Peavine Falls is a great waterfall to dip your head under. The pool is very shallow, and if you can get your kids there, is a great place for them to play!

Bonus: Viewing area

There is a handicap accessible viewing area as well as a few other non-handicap accessible areas on the way to the waterfall parking. It is located right on the road and you will easily see it.

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