Beaverdam Swamp Boardwalk

Beaverdam Swamp Boardwalk

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 1 mile

Beaverdam Swamp Boardwalk is a really unique place in Huntsville. It is a fantastic short walk that is located right off of I-565 on County Line Rd. It is about a 1 mile out and back flat trek. The path is split between a gravel path and a boardwalk.

Find nearby hikes:
Rainbow Mountain
Rock House Cave

Fall Hiking Essentials.

To get to Beaverdam Swamp Boardwalk. Get off of I-565 on County Line Rd and turn right to go south. Turn right at the second road. There is a sign that reads “Wheeler Wildlife Refuge”. Follow that road until it reaches a dead-end and park.

We went after it had been raining to make sure the swamp was filled with water. It did make it very hot and muggy!

Google Maps Beaver Dam Nature Trail or look at our map above!

Trailhead

This is a well-marked trailhead. Follow the road until in turns into a gravel road and then continue until it turns into a boardwalk. The boardwalk can be slippery when wet so be careful!

Summer Hiking Essentials
Summer Camping Essentials 
Outdoor Sandal

Boardwalk

Continue to follow the Boardwalk until you reach the swamp area. The swamp area very fascinating. There were plenty of animals that live here. The place was covered in butterflies and dragonflies. You can continue down the Boardwalk untill it ends at the river.

Like Our Guide? Give Us a Like!

Stay in Contact

Contact

About

Home

Local

Drive

Fly

Privacy Policy

Follow Us.

High Falls

High Falls

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 0.25 Miles

This is a great place to swim and get your adrenaline going jumping from the waterfalls. Be careful!

Love swimming holes? We do to. Check out local ones.

Swimming holes are a great place to wear quick-dry underwear and outdoor sandals. Find the ones we suggest.

More Waterfalls

High Falls is a great place to get out and Swim. It’s located near Guntersville and is about a 1.25 hour drive from Huntsville.

Google Maps High Falls or look at our map above!

Playground

This is a very easy and short stroll on a paved path to the playground. It is not a big playground, but a playground nontheless.

Check out our Gear suggestions!
Summer Hiking Essentials
Summer Camping Essentials 
Outdoor Sandal

Waterfall

WARNING: The current can be strong and jumping off the cliffs or waterfalls can lead to injury or death. Jump at your own risk.

Continue down the paved path to the waterfalls. There are places to waddle in the water. You can jump from the cliffs into the water below. After you jump, you can climb the rocks or go off to the side and follow the path up. It is a great place to 

Like Our Guide? Give Us a Like!

Stay in Contact

Contact

About

Home

Local

Drive

Fly

Privacy Policy

Follow Us.

Foster Falls

Foster Falls

What you need to know

Parking
Map It
Difficulty

Moderate Hike, Easy to Find

Point of Interest
Map to POI

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 1.75 Miles
Cost: Free

WARNING: DO NOT JUMP FROM THE FALLS

Foster Falls is an hour and a half (1.5 hr) drive Northeast from Huntsville in Sequatchie, TN. It is a nice hike down to a beautiful waterfall.

There is a through hike from Foster Falls to Grundy Forrest called Fiery Gizzard that is not covered in this guide.

Find nearby hikes:
Rock City
Rutledge Falls
Machine Falls

More Waterfalls

Foster Falls offers a large variety of things to do. There are two loop hikes and plenty of places to climb. You can swim at the bottom of the waterfall and can camp!

Hike to Overlook

This is a very easy and short stroll to see the overlook. There are two main paths from the parking lot. One trailhead is behind the picnic area and the other is off to the left near the trail map. Follow the trail behind the trail map off to the left (Blue on map). The overview is a great place for pictures!

Hike to Bridge

From the overlook, follow the path down the powerline trail until the path veers into the woods. Follow the Path down through the woods (Green on map). It is a steep hike down, and is a short, but hard hike back up.

Summer Hiking Essentials
Summer Camping Essentials 
Outdoor Sandal

Hike to Bottom of the Falls

After you cross the bridge, turn right and walk maybe 100 ft to get to the waterfall (Yellow on map)

Climbing

Foster Falls is a fantasitic place to climb. The entire bottom ridge (Red on map) is climable. There are climbs for all skill levels. For more information on climbing, check out the Mountain Project. You can also hike the bottom ridge, but be sure to respect people belaying and climbing. Do not walk under climbers and do not distract people belaying or climbing.

Canyon Overview

Most of the top ridge hike to the Canyon Overview will feel like a typical hike through the woods (Black on map). There are some camping spots on the way. It costs $8-35 per night plus $5 reservation fee and taxes. For more info go to Foster Falls Camping Reservation.

View of Waterfall

Continue along the path (Orange on map) from the canyon overview to the view of waterfall. From there, the path will take you to the bridge over the upper waterfall river and back to the parking lot.

Like Our Guide? Give Us a Like!

Stay in Contact

Contact

About

Home

Local

Drive

Fly

Privacy Policy

Follow Us.

Alum Hollow Trail – Green Mountain

Alum Hollow Trail – Green Mountain

What you need to know

Parking
Map It
Difficulty

Easy, Easy to moderate to find

Point of Interest
Map to POI

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 4.9 miles total
Entry Fee: Free (Donation Box Available)

Alum Hollow Trail is on Green Mountain. The land is owned by the Land Trust of North Alabama. The trail head parking lot is located right past the Madison County Nature Trail (assuming you are coming from Huntsville and not Owens Cross Roads).

Buy Land Trust Maps here

More Waterfalls

Alum Hollow Trail is a 1 mile each way (2 mile return) scenic hike to a small waterfall and small overhanging cliff. This trail is well marked. Follow the signs that read “Alum Hollow Trail”.

Google Maps Alum Hollow Trail or look at our map above!

Alum Hollow Trail

This is a very easy and short hike to the waterfall. It is flat and about 2.5 miles round trip. You will follow a ridge where you wander through the woods. In the winter, you have a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains.

Summer Hiking Essentials
Summer Camping Essentials 
Outdoor Sandal

Waterfall and Cave

Continue to follow the Alum Hollow trail. The trail forks to the left and to the right. To the right you will be able to see the waterfall. If you follow the trail to the left, you’ll find the overhanging cliffs right around the corner.

Ranger Trail

This is a very difficult hike that ends at the waterfall. It is very rocky with several steep portions of the trail and about 1.25 miles round trip. 

Like Our Guide? Give Us a Like!

Stay in Contact

Contact

About

Home

Local

Drive

Fly

Privacy Policy

Follow Us.

Little River Falls

Little River Falls

What you need to know

Parking
Map It
Difficulty

Moderate

Point of Interest
Map to POI

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 1 Mile
Entry Fee: Free

Main Photo Credit: Ronnie Turner

WARNING: DO NOT JUMP FROM THE FALLS

The falls have a shelf at the bottom and is very shallow compared to the rest of the area.

Find nearby hikes:
Hippie Hole
Desoto Falls
Cherokee Rock Village

Summer is hot. Find the best gear.

More Waterfalls

Little River Falls is a great place to get out and Swim. It’s located near Fort Payne and is about a 1.5 hour drive from Huntsville. Hippie Hole is nearby so check it out as well!

Google Maps Little River Falls or look at our map above!

When driving to Little River Falls, you’ll pass right over the falls before you hit the parking lot. 

Hike to Overview

This is a very easy and short stroll to see the overview. It’s handicap accessible. All you have to do is follow the paved path from the parking lot. A great place for pictures!

Check out our Gear suggestions!
Summer Hiking Essentials
Summer Camping Essentials 
Outdoor Sandal

Hike to Bottom of the Falls

Follow the paved path (yellow) until the path starts to turn almost all the way around and then follow the dirt path (Green).

The dirt path will branch off to the right towards the river. Follow the dirt path towards the river until you reach the ridgeline.

Follow the ridge line until you can climb down. Choose a path down (Red) that you feel comfortable with. The farther you follow the ridge line, the easier the climb down is.

After you climb down the ridge line, follow the bottom ridge line (Blue) back towards the waterfall. There isn’t a great, set path, so you will have to find your way to the waterfall. You will be pinched between the river and the ridge line so you cannot get lost.

Retrace your steps back. Climbing up the ridge is much easier and safer than climbing down!

Like Our Guide? Give Us a Like!

Stay in Contact

Contact

About

Home

Local

Drive

Fly

Privacy Policy

Follow Us.