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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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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Yellow Creek Falls

Yellow Creek Falls

Difficulty: Difficult
Distance: Paddle 0.75 miles/hike 0.33 miles
Entry Cost: Free

Yellow Creek Falls is a very large powerful waterfall located in Leesburg, AL southeast of Huntsville. Due to private property, it is only accessible by boat.

Find hikes nearby:
Little River Canyon
Cherokee Rock Village

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Yellow Creek Falls is about 1.75 hours southeast of Huntsville near Fort Payne.

The parking lot does not appear when you type in “Yellow Creek Falls”. Google “Yellow Creek Falls Fish Camp” or Click here for a link to google maps of where the parking lot is located.

Parking Lot

There is plenty of parking in the parking lot. It is next to a small town store Yellow Creek Falls Fish Camp which provides parking and boat ramp for free. Be sure to stop by their store. We were able to see the waterfall from the parking lot during winter!

Boat ramp

There is a boat ramp provided for free (again thank you Yellow Creek Falls Fish Camp!) If you’re into fishing, they also sell fish bait there! Put the boat in here and head the opposite direction from the bridge. You should see 2 pillars still standing in the right-hand alcove. You will be paddling between those 2 pillars.

Boat landing

After you pass through the pillars, continue to paddle towards the rocks straight ahead. You will land on the left-hand side of the alcove. Be sure to pull your boat all the way on land and/or tie the boat to a tree.

It was winter when we went, but seeing pictures it looks like this is a great place to swim. Be careful if you decide to jump in. There were several very shallow rocks right under the surface of the water.

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Trail

The easiest way to the waterfall is to instantly head up the bank and go all the way up to the cliff face. You can follow the cliff face all the way to the base of the falls. We did not follow the cliff face and instead opted to follow the river. This is MUCH more difficult but is incredibly scenic.

Yellow Creek Falls

Yellow Creek Falls is an incredibly powerful waterfall with water pouring over a cliff face. The rocks nearby are VERY slippery when wet, so be sure to be cautious during your time there.

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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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Griffin Falls

Griffin Falls

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 0.5 miles roundtrip
Entry Fee: Free

Griffin Falls is a waterfall south of Fort Payne. It is a beautiful tall waterfall that falls off a sheer cliff. 

Find nearby hikes:
Cherokee Rock Village
High Falls
Red Mill

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Griffin Falls is located an hour and 15-minute drive southeast from Huntsville.

Google Griffin Falls, look at the map above for directions!

Trailhead/Parking Lot

The parking lot is not well marked but it is the first parking lot you come to if you are coming from Hwy 68. It is big enough for a few cars. 

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Trail

The trail is not marked but is easy to follow. The trail is a rough uphill battle but is very short. There are several beautiful boulders covered in moss and a creekbed that follows alongside the trail.

Griffin Falls

Pictures do not show how tall this waterfall is. The waterfall falls in a v-shape in the cliffside and flows down a sheer cliff down onto the rocks below. There is a path that leads to the top of the waterfall.

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