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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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.

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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.

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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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Blevin’s Gap

Blevin’s Gap

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 3 miles total
Entry Fee: Free (Donation Box Available)

Blevins Gap is the saddle between Huntsville Mountain (The Ledges) and Green Mountain. The land is owned by the Land Trust of North Alabama. The main trailhead parking lot is located on Cecil Ashburn where the highway is passing over the mountain.

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Alum Hollow Trail is a 1.5 mile each way (3 miles return) hike to an eastward and westward scenic view. This trail is well marked. Follow the signs that read “Bill & Marion Certain Trail” or “Certain Trail”. 

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Bill & Marion Certain Trail

This is a moderate hike to the view. It varies between flat and hilly. The trail is well marked except for after making it almost to the top of the hill before it becomes flat again. There is an unmarked fork in the trail that leads to nowhere that veers off to the left. It will feel like you are going in the opposite direction of your end destination (for those of you directionally inclined). You should follow the trail to the right uphill. In the winter, you have a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains.

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West Loop Trial/Certain Trail

There is a split in Certain Trail and West Rim Trail. This is a loop. I suggest taking 1 trail there and the other trail back!

Power Line Trail

The Power line trail connects Certain Trail and West Rim Trail and the views on the west side of the mountain and the east side of the mountain. Both are spectacular! When you are done, finish the loop and follow Certain Trail back to the parking lot.

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Machine Falls

Machine Falls

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

Machine Falls is a beautiful unique waterfall in Tullahoma, Tennessee. Be sure to stop by Jack Daniel’s Distillery located down the road!

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Machine Falls is located an hour and a half North of Huntsville near Tullahoma, TN.

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Parking Lot / Trailhead

There are plenty of parking spots next to the water tower. The parking lot itself holds a couple of dozen cars but was full when I went and people were parking along the street. 

Trails

Follow “Machine Falls Loop” from the parking lot. The trails are well marked and well maintained. The hard part of this hike is going down and up a steep hill. There are staircases along the way to help you through the hardest parts.

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Machine Falls

Machine Falls is a beautiful waterfall. The water depth depends on water flow, but it appears the water won’t hold more than knee-deep and still be navigable. Head up the ledge on the right for a better view but be careful! The ground is not stable!

Busby Falls

This picture is taken from above Busby Falls, but from the bottom, you can find the bottom of this waterfall easily. Be sure to check out both Machine Falls and Busby Falls when you are in the canyon!

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Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge

Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge

Difficulty: Easy
Fee: Free

Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge is a wildlife refuge spanning down the Tennessee River from Huntsville to Decatur. There are multiple places to park and multiple hikes available.

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Triana Boat Ramp

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What’s here: Free boat ramp, short hikes, and fishing

Walkway

The path is super easy to follow. There are several different trails available here and plenty of pretty lakes.

Beaverdam Swamp

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Greeter Falls

Greeter Falls

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 1-mile round trip
Entry Cost: Free (Donation Box Available)

Greeter Falls is a beautiful waterfall in Tennessee. It is a part of a larger trail system in Savage Gulf State Natural Area. Greeter Falls is made up of an upper and lower fall. There is also a beautiful swimming hole that is accessible by the same trailhead.

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Greeter Falls is located an hour and a half Northeast of Huntsville near Altamont, TN. 

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Parking Lot / Trailhead / Pavilion

There are plenty of parking spots. The parking lot itself holds a couple of dozen cars but was full when I went and people were parking along the street. This appeared to be within the rules since there were several park rangers present and did not say anything.

Trails

The trails are well marked and easy to follow. The trails have several splits in them. Be sure to follow the signs to Greeter Falls. The only confusing sign is the one called “Greeter Homeplace Trail”. This trail does not lead to the falls, go to the right. There is a staircase to help you descend into the canyon, but be careful of the rocks below the wooden staircase. The rocks are very slippery.

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Upper Greeter Falls

The Upper Falls offers a shelf with water flowing over it into a shallow pool. Be careful if the pool is deep with fast-moving water. The water leads 100 ft to the top of the lower falls and you would not want to get caught in the current.

Lower Greeter Falls

The bottom of lower Greeter Falls is beautiful and remind me a bit of Foster Falls, which is about 30 minutes from Greeter Falls. You can swim at the base or hike behind the falls!

West Blue Hole

Blue Hole is located upstream from the waterfalls. You can access this swimming hole if you take a right instead of a left at the trailhead sign right after you leave the parking lot. Its a short .7 mile hike and is rated easy to moderate. 

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Devil’s Racetrack

Devil’s Racetrack

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Distance: 3 miles round-trip
Fee: Free (Donation Box Available)

Devil’s Racetrack is a path built for walking and bikes in North Huntsville. The Path runs next to Wade Mountain and offers scenic views at the end.

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Devil’s Racetrack is located in North Huntsville 13 minutes from downtown.

Google Wade Mountain Spragins Hollow or click here for directions!

Parking

There is plenty of parking at the trailhead. The trail begins on a clearly marked trail. There are signs the entire way marking the trail “Devil’s Racetrack”. It is easy to follow. 

Trail Crossing

Towards the end of the path, you come across a few paths that cross. Follow the path to the right. Within a 100 ft you should find the Devil’s Racetrack circle

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Devil’s Racetrack Circle

Devil’s Racetrack circle is a grassy circle around a hill. You can go either direction around the hill or go up on the hill and sit on the rocks.

Power Line Trail

The trail ends with a great 180-degree view of the surrounding area along the power line trail.

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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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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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Waterline Trail

Waterline Trail

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Distance: 1.5 miles round trip
Entry Cost: Free (Donation Box Available)

Waterline Trail is a short trail located here in Huntsville starting at Three Caves and ending along Bluff line Trail. It is a fantastic out and back short hike to Dry Falls. (Land Trust Website).

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Three Caves is located 2 miles from downtown Huntsville. It is nestled in the back of a suburban community.

Google “Three Caves Loop” or look at the map above!

Parking Lot / Trailhead 

The Parking lot entrance is located on the corner of Waller Rd and Kennamer Dr. 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 next to the Three Caves and down a narrow path. The path is 400 ft of elevation change but is a well-maintained path.

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Dry Falls

Dry Falls generally does not have a ton of water flowing over it. The picture taken is right after a large rainfall. If you wish to venture to the top of the waterfall, there is a path on the right (facing the waterfall) that will lead you to the top and eventually to Bluff Line Trail. Follow the trail that you took in to get back out.

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