Outdoor Activities Guidebook
Outdoor Site Seeing/Hiking/Boating
Where you go to get away from the crowds and enjoy the beautiful scenery and waterways of our area.
When not able to make Cade’s Cove Gatlinburg, this is my next best. SereneFlint River meanders through the preserve with paved or natural walking paths for hiking or biking, which runs for miles. Cross over the bridge and enjoy the river beneath. May even see a kayaker or two. Locals love fishing at Hays. There is also a pond close to entrance from which you can fish. Don’t forget your fishing license if fishing in the river! Two entrances available. Highway 431 South is 4 miles from Cedar Cove. Old Highway 431 -1 mile from CC currently closed to widen bridges and add bike/walking lane.
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J.D. & Annie S. Hays Nature Preserve
7161 US-431When not able to make Cade’s Cove Gatlinburg, this is my next best. SereneFlint River meanders through the preserve with paved or natural walking paths for hiking or biking, which runs for miles. Cross over the bridge and enjoy the river beneath. May even see a kayaker or two. Locals love fishing at Hays. There is also a pond close to entrance from which you can fish. Don’t forget your fishing license if fishing in the river! Two entrances available. Highway 431 South is 4 miles from Cedar Cove. Old Highway 431 -1 mile from CC currently closed to widen bridges and add bike/walking lane.
Beautiful waterfall and trail only a few miles away from Cedar Cove.
Land Trust of North Alabama: Bethel Spring Nature Preserve
2641 Cherry Tree RoadBeautiful waterfall and trail only a few miles away from Cedar Cove.
Many hiking trails are also available around and inside beautiful Monte Sano State Park. Take a peek! 11 Original Civilian Conservative Corp, CCC stone cabins built in the 1930’s overlooking the valley.
Adult fee /$5
62+/$2
Military/$2
(Thank you for your service)
As mentioned above, many hiking trails that you can access outside park. One very popular one is off Bankhead Parkway and will usually see cars parked there and is also marked by sharp curve in road. Enjoy the beauty! Especially in the fall!
5105 Nolan Avenue SE
Huntsville, AL. 35801
256-534-3757
Open 8-5
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Parque Estadual Monte Sano
5105 Nolen Ave SEMany hiking trails are also available around and inside beautiful Monte Sano State Park. Take a peek! 11 Original Civilian Conservative Corp, CCC stone cabins built in the 1930’s overlooking the valley.
Adult fee /$5
62+/$2
Military/$2
(Thank you for your service)
As mentioned above, many hiking trails that you can access outside park. One very popular one is off Bankhead Parkway and will usually see cars parked there and is also marked by sharp curve in road. Enjoy the beauty! Especially in the fall!
5105 Nolan Avenue SE
Huntsville, AL. 35801
256-534-3757
Open 8-5
Amazing! Approximately 23 minutes from Cedar Cove.
637 Cove Road
Woodville, AL 35776
256-728-8193
Open daily 9-5:30
Holidays hours may vary
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Parque Estadual das Cavernas da Catedral
637 Cave RdAmazing! Approximately 23 minutes from Cedar Cove.
637 Cove Road
Woodville, AL 35776
256-728-8193
Open daily 9-5:30
Holidays hours may vary
Named a national monument in 1961 this interesting location provided shelter for various groups for approximately 12,000 years. In the 1950’s this site brought archaeologists who uncovered large quantities of artifacts representing a span of time from roughly 10,000 BC to 1650 AD. This staggering achievement makes Russell Cave one of the oldest rock shelters in eastern United States. Visitors from all over the US and from other countries tour the cave each year. Approximately 58 miles from Cedar Cove.
www.nps.gov/coronavirus
for all instructions
3729 County Road 98
Bridgeport, AL 35740
Open daily 8-4:30
Holiday hours may differ
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Russell Cave National Monument
3729 Co Rd 98Named a national monument in 1961 this interesting location provided shelter for various groups for approximately 12,000 years. In the 1950’s this site brought archaeologists who uncovered large quantities of artifacts representing a span of time from roughly 10,000 BC to 1650 AD. This staggering achievement makes Russell Cave one of the oldest rock shelters in eastern United States. Visitors from all over the US and from other countries tour the cave each year. Approximately 58 miles from Cedar Cove.
www.nps.gov/coronavirus
for all instructions
3729 County Road 98
Bridgeport, AL 35740
Open daily 8-4:30
Holiday hours may differ
If you like hiking, this is it!
13800 S. Shawnee Road SE
Huntsville, AL 35803
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Land Trust of North Alabama: Green Mountain Nature Preserve Alum Hollow Trailhead
13800 S Shawdee Rd SEIf you like hiking, this is it!
13800 S. Shawnee Road SE
Huntsville, AL 35803
For those who love to fish in a beautiful little lake this is the spot! Boats are also available for rent!
Madison County Lake
2501 County Lake RdFor those who love to fish in a beautiful little lake this is the spot! Boats are also available for rent!
If paddling down the Flint river is your definition of fun, then this place will fit the bill. Have fun in the sun. Make sure to check the weather for the sun!
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North Alabama Canoe and Kayak
1143 Moontown RdIf paddling down the Flint river is your definition of fun, then this place will fit the bill. Have fun in the sun. Make sure to check the weather for the sun!
Looking for a day on the lake? You may rent a pontoon boat and spend a half or full day enjoying beautiful Guntersville Lake. Reserve early for holidays.
Honeycomb Campground
188 Camp Ground RdLooking for a day on the lake? You may rent a pontoon boat and spend a half or full day enjoying beautiful Guntersville Lake. Reserve early for holidays.
A National Wildlife Refuge. Watch 200,000-400,000 gray bats exit cave at dusk, June to August. There is an observation deck available. Bring a chair, umbrella or disposable cape along with bug spray. Some may want a jacket as cave entrance emits cool air. This cave holds 40% of all gray bats known to live in USA. They are a precious natural resource to our area and consume millions of unwanted bugs every summer. They will fly every night during these months. A full moon gives better view of their flight. No flash lights on cave entrance as may hinder their exit from cave.
Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge
A National Wildlife Refuge. Watch 200,000-400,000 gray bats exit cave at dusk, June to August. There is an observation deck available. Bring a chair, umbrella or disposable cape along with bug spray. Some may want a jacket as cave entrance emits cool air. This cave holds 40% of all gray bats known to live in USA. They are a precious natural resource to our area and consume millions of unwanted bugs every summer. They will fly every night during these months. A full moon gives better view of their flight. No flash lights on cave entrance as may hinder their exit from cave.
Hikers enjoy 10.5 miles of trail. Offers mountain biking and scenic overlooks. There are no public restrooms.
3470 Cecil Ashburn Drive
Huntsville, Al
Open 7a-7p
Blevins Gap Preserve
3470 Cecil Ashburn Drive SoutheastHikers enjoy 10.5 miles of trail. Offers mountain biking and scenic overlooks. There are no public restrooms.
3470 Cecil Ashburn Drive
Huntsville, Al
Open 7a-7p
Topgolf
6100 Topgolf Drive NWFor golfers and food lovers!
RTJ Hampton Cove Golf Course
For golfers looking for a beautiful course! This is it! 54 hole facility with terrain that drastically changes from one side of property to the other. Hayes Nature Preserve can be seen running through the course.
450 Old Highway 431
Owens Crossroads, AL
256-551-1818
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Hampton Cove Golf Course
450 Old Hwy 431RTJ Hampton Cove Golf Course
For golfers looking for a beautiful course! This is it! 54 hole facility with terrain that drastically changes from one side of property to the other. Hayes Nature Preserve can be seen running through the course.
450 Old Highway 431
Owens Crossroads, AL
256-551-1818
One of the deepest canyons systems east of the Mississippi and the deepest in the state of Alabama. Alabama State Road 176 hugs the west rim of the Little River Canyon, offering scenic drives and connecting a series of overlooks that offers views into the canyon. Cherokee Country Road 275 continues along the west rim down to the canyon mouth.
Jacksonville State University Little River Canyon Center
Hours 10-4 / Tuesday-Saturday
4322 Little River Trail NE
Ft Payne, AL. 35967
256-845-9605
If GPS unable to find above address, an alternate address is:
472 Alabama Hwy 35
Ft Payne, AL. 35967
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Little River Canyon Falls Park
Little River Falls Overlook TrailOne of the deepest canyons systems east of the Mississippi and the deepest in the state of Alabama. Alabama State Road 176 hugs the west rim of the Little River Canyon, offering scenic drives and connecting a series of overlooks that offers views into the canyon. Cherokee Country Road 275 continues along the west rim down to the canyon mouth.
Jacksonville State University Little River Canyon Center
Hours 10-4 / Tuesday-Saturday
4322 Little River Trail NE
Ft Payne, AL. 35967
256-845-9605
If GPS unable to find above address, an alternate address is:
472 Alabama Hwy 35
Ft Payne, AL. 35967