Flint River Greenway

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. 

 

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.

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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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Spring Park

Spring Park

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: The trail around the park is 0.5 Miles
Entrance Fee: Free

Spring Park is a small family park in Tuscumbia, AL with a beautiful waterfall, playground, pond, and small train.

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To get to Spring Park, Google Maps Spring Park or look at our map above!

Cold Spring Falls

There really isn’t much to this area. The waterfall is right at the parking lot! Get out and explore the pond as well as find lovely views of the waterfall. Beware of the Geese! 

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Playground/Train/Pavilion

At this park, there is a large playground, a pavilion, and a small train that appears to just circle the park. This is a great place to bring the family for an afternoon!

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Muscle Shoals Reservation

Muscle Shoals Reservation

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Distance: There are 17 miles of trails available
Entry Fee: Free

Muscle Shoals Reservation is located in Muscle Shoals alongside the Tennessee River. There are several highlights of this area including an old Railroad Bridge, a waterfall, and the Wilson Dam.

Muscle Shoals Reservation is located he Broken Road Trail is located in Muscle Shoals about an hour and 15 minutes west of Huntsville. There are several parking lots depending on where you want to go.

Click here for Wilson Dam overview
Click here for Wilson Dam river view
Click here for TVA Trail Complex
Click here for Railroad Bridge

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Wilson Dam Overview

Dam Overview Parking

The parking lot for the overview of the dam is not well marked. It will look like you are going into a secure area. Right before the entrance to the secure TVA area, you will take a left into public parking. From there, the short trail is well marked and you will easily be able to find a beautiful view of the dam.

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Wilson Dam River View and Waterfall

Wilson Dam River View Parking

This parking lot is well marked and easy to find. There is a boat ramp here. The Tennessee River runs right next to parking lot and offers a river view of Wilson Dam. There are public restrooms as well as a playground and a waterfall. This portion of the park is sometimes closed!

Railroad Bridge

Wilson Dam River View Parking

You’ll park at the Wilson Dam River View Parking and will follow the walkway upstream towards the dam. This is an easy walk and is accessible by wheelchair.

Water Tunnel

Wilson Dam River View Parking

You’ll park at the Wilson Dam River View Parking and will follow the walkway upstream towards the dam this is located right next to the Rockpile Falls. This is an easy walk and is accessible by wheelchair.

Railroad Bridge

Railroad Bridge Parking

The railroad bridge is the most unique part of the Muscle Shoals Reservation. The railroad bridge is no longer in service but is still a beautiful bridge to visit. You can walk along the river bed for different views, or cross the bridge on the lower level beneath the tracks.

TVA Trail Complex

TVA Muscle Shoals Trail Complex Parking

The Trail complex is very accessible area great for everyone. There is a playground and pavilion located right next to the parking lot as well as several trails that connect all the way to the dam and the railroad bridge. There are several trails you can choose from depending on what you are looking for.

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Sougahoagdee Falls

Sougahoagdee Falls

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Distance: 4 miles Round Trip
Entry Fee: Free

Sousougahoagdee Falls is a beautiful waterfall located in Bankhead National Forrest Southwest of Huntsville. The trail is heavily trafficked and offers wonderful views.

This area is part of dispersed recreation in Bankhead National Forest. There is NO MAINTAINED TRAIL. Please note that dispersed recreation sometimes has a "social trail" that you can follow. Some of these are easy to follow and some of them you cannot follow. Please note that these trails can change very quickly and may be easy to follow one season and completely overgrown the next. Always bring a map, compass, and GPS with you while hiking Bankhead National Forest.

If you are still using your phone for navigation. You should at least buy a power bank.

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Sougahoadee Falls is an hour and a half drive from Huntsville and is on the East side of Bankhead National Forest.

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Trailhead

The trailhead is in a remote part of Bankhead National Forest right next to a bridge. There is limited parking for maybe 2 or 3 cars. Following the GPS is by far the easiest way to get there. It is very obvious where you are supposed to park. There is only one trailhead and it is well marked.

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Trail

The trail is mostly well marked and easy to follow. The trail follows the river and is partially an old dirt road. As long as you are following the river, you won’t get lost. There are a few places the trail splits and a small trail follows the river while the dirt road goes off another direction. We found it best to follow the river, but the road does meet back up with the river farther down the trail. There are several downed trees to navigate through, but mostly it’s an easy, flat trail.

No Name Waterfall

The no name waterfall is visible from the trail. Sougahoagdee Falls is not far from here, but this no name warterfall is definitely worth exploring. It trickles down tall steep rock into a small pool at the bottom. 

Sougahoagdee Falls

The waterfall is just around the corner from the previous waterfall. It is a beautiful waterfall well worth exploring! When you are done, head out the same way you came in.

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Buck’s Pocket

Buck’s Pocket

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 0.5 mile
Entry Fee: Free

Buck’s Pocket is a secluded park in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. It offers amazing views from the parking lot all the way to the cliffs. Currently, the bottom of Buck’s Pocket is closed, but that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying the top!

Buck’s Pocket is located a little over an hour’s drive southeast from Huntsville. It is located near Guntersville Lake.

DO NOT Google Maps Buck’s Pocket. It will take you to the bottom of Buck’s Pocket. Instead, click here or the map above!

Trailhead/Parking Lot

The parking lot is well marked at the end of a small street right before you make the loopback. You can’t miss it. There is enough parking for a few dozen cars including a handicap parking spot. The trailhead has a giant sign that says “Jim Lynn Overlook Area”. You get your first views are from the parking lot, so take it in!

Entrance

The trail is very accessible. It moves from a wooden boardwalk to a gravel path, to walking on flat rock. There are small paths that shoot off the path in both directions as you’re walking to the overlook, but none of the views at the end of these paths are as spectacular as the main overlook area.

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Overlook Area

After a short hike, there is a beautiful overlook area. Make sure to bring a camera and look around! When you are done, head back down the same path you came in from.

Camping

There are camping spots along the top portion of the park near the parking lot. The campgrounds follow the road and according to the website are currently walk-in camping only and first come first serve.

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