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Monte Sano State Park

Alabama · AL

19

Trails

1

Campgrounds

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  • Operator:(256) 534-3757
  • Address:5105 Nolen Ave. Huntsville, AL 35801 · AL
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About

A 2,140-acre mountain park near Huntsville with overlooks, 20 miles of hiking trails and 14 miles of biking trails. Stay in a cabin, a campsite or a glamping tent.

Source: alapark.com

From Wikipedia

Monte Sano State Park is a public recreation area and mountaintop retreat encompassing 2,140 acres (870 ha) on the eastern portion of the top and slopes of Monte Sano Mountain on the east side of Huntsville, Alabama. The state park has 1930s-era, Civilian Conservation Corps–built rustic cottages, hiking trails and picnic areas with scenic overlooks, and modern campsites. It is managed by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

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Trails

All trails in Monte Sano State Park
Arrowhead to Natural Well Loop

Arrowhead to Natural Well Loop

Huntsville8.4 mi2,178 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: DifficultOut & Back
Arrowhead Trail

Arrowhead Trail

Huntsville
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Big Monte Sano Loop

Big Monte Sano Loop

Huntsville11.4 mi2,182 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: DifficultLoop
Fire Tower Trail

Fire Tower Trail

Brownsboro2.6 mi305 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyOut & Back
Keith Trail, Logan Point Trail, and Stone Cuts Bypass Loop

Keith Trail, Logan Point Trail, and Stone Cuts Bypass Loop

Brownsboro4.2 mi1,165 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
McKay Hollow Trail

McKay Hollow Trail

Brownsboro4.0 mi919 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateOut & Back
Monte Sano State Park

Monte Sano State Park

Huntsville9.4 mi2,028 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: DifficultLoop
Mountain Mist Loop

Mountain Mist Loop

Huntsville6.4 mi948 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Mountain Mist, Panther Knob and Logan Point Loop

Mountain Mist, Panther Knob and Logan Point Loop

Huntsville2.9 mi650 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
North Plateau Loop

North Plateau Loop

Huntsville2.0 mi305 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyLoop
North Plateau, Cold Springs and Mountain Mist Trail Loop

North Plateau, Cold Springs and Mountain Mist Trail Loop

Brownsboro4.4 mi928 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Plateau Loop Trail

Plateau Loop Trail

Brownsboro4.8 mi689 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop

Campgrounds

All campgrounds in Monte Sano State Park
Monte Sano State Park

Monte Sano State Park

HuntsvillePricing varies — check with the operator
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