TravelAwaits
Jul.6.2021
Huntsville, Alabama, also referred to as Rocket City,is much more than a major technological and aerospace center. It also has some incredible green spaces that offer visitors to the city a chance to experience beautiful panoramic vistas, fascinating geologic features, and thundering waterfalls.
There is only one way you can get to the incredible outdoor wonderlands of the region and that’s by lacing up your boots and taking a hike. Here are nine of the best hikes in the Huntsville area.
For any of these hikes, remember to carry plenty of water with you (especially in the hot summer months) no matter what distance you will be hiking, and while many of the trails listed here follow alongside springs and creeks, be sure to filter the water before drinking.
8 Fantastic Outdoor Experiences In Alabama
Dec.26.2020
Alabama is recognized as one of the most biologically and geologically diverse regions in the Southeast and, in many cases, the world. The state is teeming with rare and endangered plants and animals, beautiful waterways ranging from slow, meandering blackwater rivers to white water in the mountains, and panoramic views that will take your breath away.
The state has its doors wide open, just waiting for you to explore the fantastic outdoor experiences it has to offer.
1. Stunning Waterfalls
Many people donât realize that Alabama is littered with beautiful cascading waterfalls. Oh, sure, there are the main ones that everybody knows about, like Little River Falls in Mentone and Noccalula Falls in Gadsden, but those are only the tip of the iceberg. There are hundreds of tumbling, roaring falls to be found just off the stateâs back roads, but youâll have to do a little hiking to see them.