Rainbow Mountain

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate depending on trail
Distance: 3.4 miles available

Rainbow Mountain is a small park in Madison owned by the Land Trust of North Alabama. You can download a trail map here.

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To get to Rainbow Mountain, Google Maps Rainbow Mountain or look at our map above!

Hike

Rainbow Mountain is mostly known for its hiking. The hiking here is absolutely beautiful with awesome rock formations including the famous “Balance Rock”. There is plenty of natural wildlife, beautiful vegetation, and hidden gems to explore. Take your time hiking and observe everything around you!

Summer Hiking Essentials
Summer Camping Essentials
Outdoor Sandal

Climb

There is limited bouldering on Rainbow Mountain. Huntsville area does not offer a ton of outdoor bouldering nearby, so Rainbow Mountain is a great place to get in some practice. Check out the routes on the Mountain Project.

Playground

There is a small playground great for young children near the entrance. The playground is equipped with a toddler play area (shown), rocking horses, a couple of swings, and a bench. This is a great place to wear out your kids while your rest before or after a hike!