Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
Distance: 1.6 miles of trail total
Entry Cost: Free (Donation Box Available)
Bethel Springs Nature Preserve is a very beautiful small park in Gurley, east of Huntsville. It is a fantastic hike to the tallest waterfall in Madison County. (Land Trust Website).
Find nearby hikes:
Keel Mountain Nature Preserve – Lost Sinks Falls
Sauta Cave
Camping this summer? Don’t sweat. Get the right gear.
Bethel Springs is located southeast of Huntsville in Gurley.
Google “Bethel Springs Huntsville” or look at the map above!
Parking Lot / Trailhead / Pavilion
PLEASE NOTE: As of 3/10/20 the 360-degree picture that is linked when you click on the parking lot picture is not current. There is not a parking lot in front of that house.
The Parking lot has plenty of parking for you and anyone you bring along!
Trails
The trails are well marked and easy to follow. The trails take you winding through the woods, near creekbeds, over rocks, next to an old mill location, and up the mountain to the waterfall. This is not an easy trail.
Waterfall
The waterfall at Bethel springs is actually 3 sister waterfalls side by side. The third waterfall is around the out cove on the mountain, so be sure to go around the corner and check it out. This waterfall falls from dozens of feet above you down to your level, and then actually falls deep underground below your feet.Â
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