Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Bankhead Trailhead)

Description :

Monte Sano Nature Preserve is one of the largest urban land preserves in the US. Only two miles from Downtown Huntsville, this 1100+ acre natural escape features 22+ miles of free public trails for hiking, biking, and outdoor recreation. Land Trust trails on Monte Sano offer varying levels of difficulty and connect to trails managed by Monte Sano State Park and Burritt on the Mountain. This nature preserve showcases the importance of conservation with an abundance of native wildflowers, karst features, historical sites, waterfalls and more. Trails are open to the public dawn to dusk daily. Bankhead Trailhead - one of 6 trailheads available to access this nature preserve - offers ample parking and a pavilion for picnics or small gatherings.