The best time to experience Alabama’s natural scenic beauty is during the fall season, and the Madison County Nature Trail is one of the best places to do it. The Madison County Nature Trail is a plant and wildlife sanctuary, and its hikeable lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in North Alabama—especially during the fall season. Read on to learn all about the Madison County Nature Trail and why it’s such a wonderful place to visit this time of year.

The Madison County Nature Trail is located atop Green Mountain in Huntsville. It's considered one of Alabama's most breathtaking places to visit during the fall season.
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Address: 5000 Nature Trail Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35803
Covering approximately 72 acres, this plant and wildlife sanctuary is the perfect place to spend an afternoon hiking, fishing and wildlife viewing. It's a great spot for the entire family.
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The centerpiece of the sanctuary is Sky Lake, which covers 17 acres and is surrounded by a 1.5 mile nature trail.
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While hiking the trail, you'll encounter an array of things such as the Cambron Covered Bridge and...
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...an authentic log cabin that'll remind you of Huntsville's early days.
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You'll also experience fresh mountain air and the most colorful foliage while hiking the scenic trail.
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The Madison County Nature Trail is free to the public, and it's open from dawn until dusk. Without a doubt, this sanctuary is one of Alabama's true gems and is definitely worth a visit!
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Have you ever explored this beautiful sanctuary? If so, what did you think about it? Share your thoughts with us!

Another great place to visit this fall is Fort Payne. You can read all about this charming town in our previous article: The One Alabama Town Everyone Must Visit This Fall.

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