Rock House Caves and Bluffs

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: <.25 mile
Entrance Fee: Free

Rock House Cave and Bluff is a Cave and Bluffs located in Wheeler Wildlife Refuge along the Tennessee River between Decatur, AL and Huntsville, AL. It is a fantastic short walk with a unique cave. It is a moderate hike with rocky paths and uneven footing.

According to Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge (Facebook dated Feb 2021), entering the caves in Wheeler is prohibited due to the endangered gray bats. Full post at the end of the guide.

Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Rules and Regulations

Find nearby hikes:
Beaverdam Swamp Boardwalk
Rainbow Mountain

Planning on hiking in the fall? Here’s the essentials

Rock House Cave and Bluffs is located about 25 minutes southwest of Huntsville on the Tennessee River.

There is not a marked trail. When we went there were slight signs of a social trail (meaning that the ground had been made into a trail from several people walking over the same spot). This trail did not take us to the bottom of the cliffs.

Google Maps Rock House Cave and Bluffs or look at our map above!

Trailhead/Trail

There isn’t a marked trailhead nor really a trail. You’ll be walking through the opening in the fence (pictured). There are signs telling you to stay off of the top of the bluffs. After you walk between the opening in the fence, you will go right, following the cliff until you can scramble down the hill in order to get to the bottom of the bluffs. After you get to the bottom you’ll make your way back to the bottom of the bluffs heading following the cliff back the way you came, except this time at the bottom of the cliff. See the interactive map for more details. There isn’t a trail and the ground is uneven and rocky while changing elevation. 

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