Alum Hollow Trail In Alabama Will Lead You Straight To A Hidden Waterfall And Cave
By Jennifer Young
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Published April 27, 2020
It’s no secret that many amazing hiking trails are located throughout the South. While some trails are quite difficult to navigate, others are rather easy. One of Alabama’s easiest and most rewarding hiking trails is Alum Hollow Trail, which you can read all about below.
Alum Hollow Trail is located near Huntsville, Alabama within the Green Mountain Nature Preserve. It's part of the Land Trust of North Alabama.
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This easy trail, which has a distance of 2.2 miles out and back, is a great hiking destination for all skill levels. It's also accessible year-round.
For approximately 1/2 mile, you'll follow the trail's pink ribbons and bluff until crossing a small creek. The trail's main waterfall at the end isn't too far away from this point.
While making your way to this beautiful hidden waterfall, you'll experience a steep downhill. Overall, hiking Alum Hollow Trail isn't too bad. However, because it tends to be very slippery, slip-resistant shoes are highly recommended.
As you continue around the corner, you'll encounter Alum Cave, which Native Americans used for shelter many years ago. The huge rock formation that makes up this cave consists of alum stone. Alum Hollow Trail was named after this stone.
The next time you're in the Huntsville, Alabama area and wanting to take a simple, yet rewarding, hike, consider hiking the Green Mountain Nature Preserve's Alum Hollow Trail. This little-known trail belongs on every hiker's bucket list.
Have you ever hiked Alabama’s Alum Hollow Trail? If so, please share your experience with us in the comments.
Another short and easy trail in Alabama that’ll lead you to a waterfall is the trail that leads to Sougahoagdee Falls. For information about this trail, be sure to check out the following article: This Short And Easy Trail Will Lead You To One Of Alabama’s Most Beautiful Waterfalls .
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