Talmadge Butler Boardwalk, Desoto State Park

Talmadge Butler Boardwalk, Desoto State Park

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 0.5 miles
Cost: Free

Talmadge Butler Boardwalk is a fantastic short walk in Desoto State Park. It is about a half-mile out and back flat trek. The path leads through a forest to Azalea Cascades.

Be sure you find our guide to Desoto State Park Waterfalls here!

Desoto Falls and Little River Falls are both nearby!

Find nearby hikes:
Desoto State Park
Little River Canyon
Desoto Falls

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Talmadge Butler Boardwalk is located 1.5 hours east of Huntsville in DeSoto State Park.

Google Maps Talmadge Butler Boardwalk or look at our map above!

Trailhead

This is a well-marked trailhead. There is parking in this area for maybe 10 cars. 

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Boardwalk

The boardwalk is 360 yds and winds through the forest with plenty of benches for resting and a beautiful pavilion.

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Grotto Falls

Grotto Falls

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Difficulty

Difficult, Difficult to find

Point of Interest
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Difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 3 miles total
Entry Fee: Free (Donation Box Available)

Grotto Falls is located in Green Mountain Nature Preserve and is located on Green Mountain in Huntsville, AL. The Land Trust of North Alabama owns the land. The trailhead parking lot is right past the Madison County Nature Trail (assuming you are coming from Huntsville and not Owens Cross Roads).

GPS Coordinates: 34.5897720, -86.5172780

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Find nearby hikes:
Alum Hallow
Green Mountain Nature Trail

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More Waterfalls

Grotto Falls 1.5 mile each way (3 mile return) scenic hike to a small waterfall that disappears into a cave.  Part of this trail is well-marked but most of this trail is difficult to follow. 

Google Maps Alum Hollow Trail or look at our map above!

Trail

This is not an easy trail to follow. On the interactive map above, I’ve marked the path to the waterfall in Yellow. The hike starts on Alum Hallow Trail. Early on the trail, there is an option to take a left onto Talus Trail. There are signs warning that the trail is very difficult. You will follow Talus Trail all the way to the end. At the end of Talus Trail, Talus Trail Connector is off to the right and is well marked. THIS IS NOT the trail you are taking. You will look into the woods to the LEFT and there are ribbons on a trial with no signs. I’ve heard this called Talus Trail Extended and it is NOT on the Land Trust Hiking Map. Follow these ribbons through the woods and down the mountain. You’ll continue to follow the trail and will eventually follow a valley back uphill (pictured are the cliff face you’ll be passing). 

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Grotto Falls

The valley will fork into a valley on the left and right. You’ll follow it up to the right to the waterfall.

This waterfall is NOT easy to find. I suggest plugging in the coordinates of the waterfall into your GPS to help assist in finding it.

GPS Coordinates: 34.5897720, -86.5172780

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