Natural Bridge

Natural Bridge

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Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 0.25 mile
Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, 5 and under free
Hours (Open – Close): 
Mon – Thurs 8am – 4pm
Fri – Sun 8am – 5pm

Natural Bridge is a beautiful large natural bridge located in Natural Bridge, AL. It is a short easy hike and despite not being located in Bankhead National Forest, it will give you a taste of the forest.

You can likely get to the natural bridge with a cane or walker.

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Little Natural Bridge
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Natural Bridge is located 1.75 hrs southwest of Huntsville (West of Bankhead National Forest). 

Google Maps Natural Bridge Park or click on our map above!

Parking

There is plenty of parking spot available (I didn’t get a picture but click the picture and it will take you to the google photosphere). Proceed to the shop to pay for your visit. The entrance is on the other side of the shop.

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Natural Bridge

There honestly isn’t a ton to this park, but the main attraction (the natural bridge) is a wonder itself. There are some interesting rock formations and a long trail included, so back your bags and explore!

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Fall Creek Falls

Fall Creek Falls

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Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 1-mile round trip
Entry Cost: Free

Fall Creek Falls is a beautiful waterfall in Tennessee. Fall Creek Falls is the tallest free-falling waterfall east of the Mississippi.

Find nearby hikes:
Rock Island State Park
Greeter Falls

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Fall Creek Falls is located a little over 2 hours Northeast of Huntsville.

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Parking Lot / Trailhead / Pavilion

There are plenty of parking spots. The parking lot itself holds a few dozen cars. There is a pavilion available as well as picnic tables and a bathroom.

Overview/Handicap Accessible

The overview is arguably the best view available. It is accessible by wheelchair and is a short walk from the parking lot.

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Trail down to the Bottom

The trail down to the bottom is moderate. It is slick in some spots and steep in others. The trail is well maintained, but you will be walking down less than ideal slopes and will need to be careful with your footing. The hike back up is technically easier, but more difficult cardiovascularly!

Bottom of the Falls

The waterfall is over 200′ drop and is absolutely beautiful. There is plenty to see at the bottom. When you are done, hike back up the way you came down.

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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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Aldridge Greenway

Aldridge Greenway

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 5 miles
Fee: Free

Aldridge Greenway is a paved road built for walking and bikes in South Huntsville. The greenway runs along Aldridge creek and offers scenic views along the way going through neighborhoods, under bridges, and near parks.

Find nearby greenways
Wade Mountain Greenway
Flint River Greenway
Indian Creek Greenway

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Aldridge Greenway is located in south Huntsville. There are several places to park along the parkway to access it. Check out the parking section for more information.

Parking

There are multiple places to park to access the Greenway.
St Thomas Episcopal Church -Wheelchair accessible
Challenger Elementary School
McGucken Park -Wheelchair accessible
Southside Park (Imaged) -Wheelchair accessible
Ditto Landing  (Check out our Ditto Landing guide as well!

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Walkway

The path is super easy to follow and is built for everyone of all ages and abilities. 

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Rock City

Rock City

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: Less than a mile
Cost: Rock City entrance fee is different depending on the time of year. To see the current pricing and park hours, click here.

Rock City offers incredible rock formations, magical caves, and breathtaking views. It is a great place to get outside with the kids!

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Cloudland Canyon
Foster Falls
Russel Cave National Monument

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Rock City northeast of Huntsville and is an hour and 45 minute drive. Rock City is a very well known tourist attraction and is very easy to find. There are signs everywhere when you get to the top of Lookout Mountain for you to follow.

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Rock City Maps

You can find the park map here. Though the map is a bit confusing, there are signs everywhere that direct you down the correct paths to be sure you see everything.

Attractions

Rock City is not the only thing to do on lookout mountain! Ruby Falls and the Incline Railway are both located on Lookout Mountain. You can check out the ticketing calendar for all 3 here.

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Russell Cave National Monument

Russell Cave National Monument

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 0.5 miles round trip
Entry Fee: Free (Donation Box)

Russell Cave National Monument is a historical cave located in Northeast, AL a little over an hour away and is a great place to get out, hike and see a bit of Alabama history.

Russell Cave National Monument is located a little over an hour northeast of Huntsville, AL. 

Click on this link or look at our map above!

Parking Lot/Trailhead

GPS will take you directly to this parking lot. There is a welcome center with a staff member there to help you. Be sure to watch the short 8 minute video on the cave! They give a short history of all the different natives that used the cave for shelter! If you want to skip the welcome center, you can walk directly to the boardwalk around the left hand side of the building.

Trail

The trail is an easy, short boardwalk from the welcome center to the Cave. This boardwalk is kid friendly and handicap accessible. The boardwalk passes by a sinkhole and a nature trail.

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Russell Cave

Russell Cave is definitely the highlight of this hike. It has a rich history and is visually stunning. Take a moment to read the placards and read about the historical significance of Russell Cave.

Nature Trail

The Nature Trail is only about 1.5 miles, but winds up the hill and back down. It can get tiring, but offers information about the wildlife in the area. It is a paved trail, but since it has a high elevation change, I would consider it an easy to moderate hike.

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Flint River Greenway

Flint River Greenway

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 5 miles total
Entry Fee: Free

The Flint River Greenway is located in East Huntsville. It is a flat, paved, beautiful greenway great for walking or biking. 

 

The Flint River Greenway is located here in Huntsville about a 17-minute drive from downtown.

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Trailhead

This trailhead is marked well. There is plenty of parking here. The parking lot closes at sundown. There is a place to put in and take out kayaks here. Go down to the river for a view of a beautiful bridge.

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Trail

The trail follows the Flint River and the golf course. The trail offers a lot of beautiful views and access to views along the river. The trail is paved the entire way and is a great place to bring a bike or just walk.

Hay’s Nature Preserve

Hay’s Nature Preserve is located on the other end of Flint River Greenway along Highway 231. To drive to this location click here. Hay’s Nature Preserve has a playground, pond, picnic area, kayak input, and hiking trails. So, go, bring your kids and fishing rod, and leave those phones in the car!

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Spring Park

Spring Park

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: The trail around the park is 0.5 Miles
Entrance Fee: Free

Spring Park is a small family park in Tuscumbia, AL with a beautiful waterfall, playground, pond, and small train.

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To get to Spring Park, Google Maps Spring Park or look at our map above!

Cold Spring Falls

There really isn’t much to this area. The waterfall is right at the parking lot! Get out and explore the pond as well as find lovely views of the waterfall. Beware of the Geese! 

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Playground/Train/Pavilion

At this park, there is a large playground, a pavilion, and a small train that appears to just circle the park. This is a great place to bring the family for an afternoon!

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Muscle Shoals Reservation

Muscle Shoals Reservation

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Distance: There are 17 miles of trails available
Entry Fee: Free

Muscle Shoals Reservation is located in Muscle Shoals alongside the Tennessee River. There are several highlights of this area including an old Railroad Bridge, a waterfall, and the Wilson Dam.

Muscle Shoals Reservation is located he Broken Road Trail is located in Muscle Shoals about an hour and 15 minutes west of Huntsville. There are several parking lots depending on where you want to go.

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Click here for Wilson Dam river view
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Wilson Dam Overview

Dam Overview Parking

The parking lot for the overview of the dam is not well marked. It will look like you are going into a secure area. Right before the entrance to the secure TVA area, you will take a left into public parking. From there, the short trail is well marked and you will easily be able to find a beautiful view of the dam.

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Wilson Dam River View and Waterfall

Wilson Dam River View Parking

This parking lot is well marked and easy to find. There is a boat ramp here. The Tennessee River runs right next to parking lot and offers a river view of Wilson Dam. There are public restrooms as well as a playground and a waterfall. This portion of the park is sometimes closed!

Railroad Bridge

Wilson Dam River View Parking

You’ll park at the Wilson Dam River View Parking and will follow the walkway upstream towards the dam. This is an easy walk and is accessible by wheelchair.

Water Tunnel

Wilson Dam River View Parking

You’ll park at the Wilson Dam River View Parking and will follow the walkway upstream towards the dam this is located right next to the Rockpile Falls. This is an easy walk and is accessible by wheelchair.

Railroad Bridge

Railroad Bridge Parking

The railroad bridge is the most unique part of the Muscle Shoals Reservation. The railroad bridge is no longer in service but is still a beautiful bridge to visit. You can walk along the river bed for different views, or cross the bridge on the lower level beneath the tracks.

TVA Trail Complex

TVA Muscle Shoals Trail Complex Parking

The Trail complex is very accessible area great for everyone. There is a playground and pavilion located right next to the parking lot as well as several trails that connect all the way to the dam and the railroad bridge. There are several trails you can choose from depending on what you are looking for.

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