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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Waterline Trail
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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”. 

Google Map Blevin’s Gap or look at our map above!

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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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.

Find nearby hikes:
Beaverdam Swamp Boardwalk
Rock House Cave

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Triana Boat Ramp

Parking: Here

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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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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Find nearby hikes:
Wade Mountain Greenway
Chapman Mountain

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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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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.

Google Wade Mountain Greenway or click here for directions! 

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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Find nearby hikes:
Wildflower Trail
Natural Well

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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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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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Three Caves Loop

Three Caves Loop

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 0.25 miles
Entry Cost: Free (Donation Box Available)

Three Caves Loop is a local hike around the three caves. The caves are what is leftover from an old limestone mine. The hike takes you around the three caves entrance for views from around the loop. (Land Trust Website).

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Find nearby hikes:
Waterline Trail
Wildflower Trail

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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!

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Trails

The trails are well marked and easy to follow. The trails take you around the rim of the three caves. The bottom road that leads to the caves is Closed. The bottom road is only open for special events.

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There are a few great spots around the rim to view the caves. Be sure to find some great places to rest and enjoy the views!

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Bethel Springs

Bethel Springs

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).

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Find nearby hikes:
Keel Mountain Nature Preserve – Lost Sinks Falls
Sauta Cave

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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!

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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. 

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Railroad Bed Trail

Railroad Bed Trail

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 1.5 miles roundtrip
Entry Fee: Free (Donation Box Available)

Railroad Bed Trail is a local trail that follows an old railroad bed.

Find nearby hikes:
Natural Well
Dallas Branch Falls

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Railroad Bed Trail is a local trail here in Huntsville. The Trailhead is located along Bankhead Parkway at the Land Trust of North Alabama parking lot.

Click here for directions on Google!

Trailhead/Parking Lot

The parking lot is well marked with plenty of parking spaces. The trailhead is in the back of the parking lot and is well marked.

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Railroad Bed Trail

This is a fairly narrow trail that takes you down to the creekbed and back around crossing over the creekbed again. Around the creekbed, you can see where they build up the land for the old railroad bridge. 

Waterfall

If you follow Railroad Bed Trail, you will come across a waterfall. You can also access this waterfall by following Wildflower Trail. There are a couple more waterfalls if you follow the creek downstream. After you hit the waterfalls, find the trail “Alms House” and follow it back to the cars.

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