Outdoor & RecreationBest Hikes in Huntsville: Where to Go, From Easy Strolls to Mountain Climbs
Huntsville has a state park, a set of Land Trust preserves, and easy greenways. Here is where to hike, by difficulty.
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6 places
01
Huntsville Botanical Garden
More than 100 acres of gardens and woodland paths, a seasonal butterfly house, and the Galaxy of Lights holiday display.
West Huntsville
02Big Spring International Park
The downtown park built around the spring where Huntsville began, with a red Japanese-style footbridge, fountains, and public art.
Downtown Huntsville
03Monte Sano State Park
A 2,140-acre mountain park with more than 20 miles of trails, cabins, campsites, disc golf, and an observatory.
Monte Sano
04Madison County Nature Trail
A short, free park loop on Green Mountain with a lake, covered bridge, picnic pavilion, and Braille trail.
South Huntsville
05Ditto Landing
A Tennessee River park with a marina, boat launch, campground, and pavilions.
South Huntsville
06Hays Nature Preserve
A 538-acre preserve with more than ten miles of trails and the Flint River Greenway.
Hampton Cove
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