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      Green Mountain Nature Preserve is a 500 acre property featuring streams and waterfalls that flow most of the year, ultimately contributing to the Tennessee River. It also holds a prehistoric Native American camp as well as Alum Cave, a rock shelter used during the Middle Woodland period. Visitors can enjoy a variety of interesting natural and historic features while exploring over 5 miles of trails, ranging from easy to difficult.
      Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
      eBikes Allowed: Yes
      Land Status: Conservation Reserve
      Land Manager: Land Trust Of North Alabama
      Astalot Parking google parking directions
      Access Info:
      13800 South Shawdee Road, Huntsville, AL 35803
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      Region Details
      • 4
      • 8
      • 2

      Region Status
      Open as of Oct 2, 2024
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      16
      Trails Mountain Bike
      14
      Trails E-Bike
      1
      Trails Hike
      16
      Trails Trail Running
      16
      Total Distance
      8 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      4 miles
      Total Descent
      1,251 ft
      Total Vertical
      431 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,367 ft
      Reports
      3,536
      Photos
      12
      Ridden Counter
      287

      Photos of Green Mountain Nature Preserve Mountain Bike

      trail: Alum Hollow
      24 |
      Sep 20, 2023 @ 7:25am
      Sep 20, 2023
      trail: Talus
      18 |
      Jan 21, 2023 @ 3:56pm
      Jan 21, 2023
      trail: Talus
      20 |
      Jan 21, 2023 @ 3:56pm
      Jan 21, 2023
      trail: Talus
      20 |
      Jan 21, 2023 @ 3:56pm
      Jan 21, 2023
      trail: Talus
      23 |
      Jan 21, 2023 @ 3:55pm
      Jan 21, 2023
      trail: Alum Hollow
      44 |
      Nov 20, 2020 @ 4:51am
      Nov 20, 2020
      trail: Alum Hollow
      70 |
      May 14, 2020 @ 5:40am
      May 14, 2020
      50 |
      May 14, 2020 @ 5:21am
      May 14, 2020

      Recent Trail Reports

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      West Plateau Trail
      Oct 2, 2024 @ 7:49am
      Oct 2, 2024
      Variable Region open - some typical areas may...TrailPony HAMR
      Three Sisters Loop
      Oct 2, 2024 @ 7:48am
      Oct 2, 2024
      Variable Region open - some typical areas may...TrailPony HAMR
      Talus Connector
      Oct 2, 2024 @ 7:47am
      Oct 2, 2024
      Variable Region open - some typical areas may...TrailPony HAMR
      Talus
      Oct 2, 2024 @ 7:47am
      Oct 2, 2024
      Variable Region open - some typical areas may...TrailPony HAMR
      Stonefly Trail
      Oct 2, 2024 @ 7:47am
      Oct 2, 2024
      Variable Region open - some typical areas may...TrailPony HAMR
      Ranger
      Oct 2, 2024 @ 7:46am
      Oct 2, 2024
      Variable Region open - some typical areas may...TrailPony HAMR
      Oak Bluff
      Oct 2, 2024 @ 7:46am
      Oct 2, 2024
      Variable Region open - some typical areas may...TrailPony HAMR
      Oak Bluff
      Oct 2, 2024 @ 7:46am
      Oct 2, 2024
      Variable Region open - some typical areas may...TrailPony HAMR
      Gibson Trail
      Oct 2, 2024 @ 7:44am
      Oct 2, 2024
      Variable Region open - some typical areas may...TrailPony HAMR
      East Plateau Trail
      Oct 2, 2024 @ 7:43am
      Oct 2, 2024
      Variable Region open - some typical areas may...TrailPony HAMR

      Activity Feed

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      chadedwardsaddpoiactivity #60224152 and 3 more
      Oct 9, 2024 @ 9:43am
      Oct 9, 2024
      chadedwardsaddtrailactivity #60223968 and 1 more
      Oct 9, 2024 @ 9:36am
      Oct 9, 2024
      fowler0503riddentrailactivity #60047077
      Oct 6, 2024 @ 5:44am
      Oct 6, 2024
      TrailPonyaddreportactivity #59828846 and 12 more
      Oct 2, 2024 @ 7:41am
      Oct 2, 2024
      alessandrobrownaddreportactivity #59492971 and 12 more
      Sep 25, 2024 @ 1:49pm
      Sep 25, 2024

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      jlimbac7reportAlum Hollow*oak bluff
      May 21, 2023 @ 4:48pm
      May 21, 2023
      chadedwardsreportStonefly TrailThanks for reporting! Tim Barnack was able to...
      Aug 16, 2021 @ 2:06pm
      Aug 16, 2021
      hardtail4evertrailTalusReally need to remove biking from the list....
      Jul 11, 2020 @ 10:27am
      Jul 11, 2020

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Blevins Gap Preserve 1 2 124.7 km
      J.D. and Annie S. Hays Nature Preserve 15.3 km
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      Burritt Trails 38.8 km
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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike147 miles1,211 ft3 miles430 ft
      #9,147#3,843113,536375
      E-Bike1
      #2,9373,52010
      Hike168 miles1,250 ft4 miles430 ft
      #8,113#3,70513,536120
      Trail Running168 miles1,250 ft4 miles430 ft
      #8,089#3,6873,53626
      • By chadedwards HAMR & contributors
      • Admins: HAMR
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      • green mountain nature preserve activity log | embed map of Green Mountain Nature Preserve mountain bike trails | green mountain nature preserve mountain biking points of interest

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