Honeycomb Natural Bridge
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Please respect the owner’s wishes and DO NOT enter. (Seriously, they seem super nice)
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Splash Pads
Here are a few of the splash pads and waterparks around North Alabama.
Blue – Free
Green – Paid
Throw on those outdoor sandals for the spash pads and waterparks! Here’s the one we recommend
Want more kid-friendly activiteis?
Bridge Street Town Center: Free – Website
Bicentennial Park: Free – Website
Everyone Can Play: Free – Website
Dr. Richard Showers: Free – Website
Hogan Family YMCA: $10 per Person or $30 per Family – Website
Huntsville Botanical Gardens: $14 adults, $9 for ages 3-18, $12 for Military/Students/Seniors, Free for 2 and under – Website
Delano Park (Decatur): Free – Website
SNAP Playground (Hartelle): Free, Donations accepted – Website
Scottsboro Rec Center (Scottsboro): Free – Website
River Heritage Park Splash Pad (Florence): Free – Website
Gattman Park (Muscle Shoals): Free – Website
Sportsman Lake Park (Cullman): Free – Website
Sloss Lake Splash Pad (Russellville): Free – Website
Sand Mountain Outdoor Aquatics Park (Sand Mountain) – $15 for ages 4 and up, Free for children under 4 – Website
Point Mallard (Decatur) – $28 for ages 12 & up, $23 ages 3-11, $23 ages 62+, Free ages 2 & under – Website
Spring Valley Beach (Blountsville) – $30 over 4ft tall, $24 Age 3 to 4ft tall, $24 ages 62+, Free for ages 2 & under ($15 parking charged for parking inside or free parking) – website
Fayette Aquatic Center (Fayette) –Â $12 ages 2+, $8 ages 65+, free under 2 – website
Red Bay Water Park (Red Bay) – $8 per person (Mon – Sat), $6 per person (Sun) – $3 for Splash pad is for children under 48″ ONLY – website
Cullman Wellness and Aquatics Center (Cullman) – $30 over 4ft tall, $24 ages 3 to 4ft tall, $24 ages 65+, Free for ages 2 and under – website
Hartselle Aquatic Center (Hartselle) – $10 ages 13+, $8 ages 6-12, $5 ages 3-5, $8 ages 62+, Free ages 2 and under, – website
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Natural Bridge
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 0.25 mile
Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, 5 and under free
Hours (Open – Close):Â
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.
Find nearby hikes:
Little Natural Bridge
Caney Creek Falls
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Natural Bridge is located 1.75 hrs southwest of Huntsville (West of Bankhead National Forest).Â
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.
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
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.
Google Fall Creek Falls or click the map above!
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.
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
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.
Find Nearby Greenways
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
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
Greenways are a fantastic place to use outdoor sandals. Find out more on our guide to outdoor sandals.
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.Â
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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!
Find nearby hikes:
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.
Google Maps Rock City or look at our map above!
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
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.Â
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.
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
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.Â
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.
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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