Beaverdam Swamp Boardwalk

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 1 mile

Beaverdam Swamp Boardwalk is a really unique place in Huntsville. It is a fantastic short walk that is located right off of I-565 on County Line Rd. It is about a 1 mile out and back flat trek. The path is split between a gravel path and a boardwalk.

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Fall Hiking Essentials.

To get to Beaverdam Swamp Boardwalk. Get off of I-565 on County Line Rd and turn right to go south. Turn right at the second road. There is a sign that reads “Wheeler Wildlife Refuge”. Follow that road until it reaches a dead-end and park.

We went after it had been raining to make sure the swamp was filled with water. It did make it very hot and muggy!

Google Maps Beaver Dam Nature Trail or look at our map above!

Trailhead

This is a well-marked trailhead. Follow the road until in turns into a gravel road and then continue until it turns into a boardwalk. The boardwalk can be slippery when wet so be careful!

Summer Hiking Essentials
Summer Camping Essentials
Outdoor Sandal

Boardwalk

Continue to follow the Boardwalk until you reach the swamp area. The swamp area very fascinating. There were plenty of animals that live here. The place was covered in butterflies and dragonflies. You can continue down the Boardwalk untill it ends at the river.