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Wade Mountain Nature Preserve (Spragins Hollow Trailhead)
4.6 ★★★★★ 292 Google reviews · Running trail in Huntsville, Alabama · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 13 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Wade Mountain Nature Preserve (Spragins Hollow Trailhead)'s own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Sprawling, hilly terrain with rugged hiking trails, abundant wildlife & scenic valley views.
What runners say about Wade Mountain Nature Preserve (Spragins Hollow Trailhead)
“The trails here are well maintained and the parking lots and trail heads are great.”
“Even though the trees have dropped their leaves for the fall season it is very serene and scenic.”
“The Land Trust nature preserves are free access, trails are well marked and maintained, and usually not too busy.”
“Even though the trees have dropped their leaves for the fall season it is very serene and scenic.”
“Very peaceful & pretty place for an easy hike with my pup!”
Wade Mountain Nature Preserve, Pulaski Pike Trailhead. Fossil Bench Trail. Christmas Holiday off, so I decided to go for a hike. Since I been to various trails on Monte Sano and most local trails in Madison, I looked up local hiking trails on All Trails.
Wade Mountain Nature Preserve is one of my favorite places in Huntsville to hike and trail run. There is a variety of features, wildlife, and options. Typically I hike up Devil’s Racetrack trail, go West on Shovelton, then South on Rock Wall trail back to the parking lot (about 4 miles.
The trails here are well maintained and the parking lots and trail heads are great. Great place to go to get out in nature without having to drive far or be too isolated. Make sure you wear OFF or something to deter ticks, and they are rampant in the spring, summer, and warm parts of fall.
The walkway from the parking lot to the hiking trail is wide, well kept, and paved. There's a covered pavilion area, but 4 stars because there's no restroom. Trails are well marked. Will definitely be going back.
Trail conditions & character
“Pretty challenging for me & my brother hiked through the Wade Mountain Greenway with Nature Preserve & seeing nice views.”
“Once you get past the first paved mile of the trail you begin the Fossil Bench Trail which is rocky and was very muddy due to the recent rain.”
“Typically I hike up Devil’s Racetrack trail, go West on Shovelton, then South on Rock Wall trail back to the parking lot (about 4 miles.”
“The first mile of the trail is paved which makes it a good trail for dog walkers.”
“The Land Trust nature preserves are free access, trails are well marked and maintained, and usually not too busy.”
“The walkway from the parking lot to the hiking trail is wide, well kept, and paved.”
“Even though the trees have dropped their leaves for the fall season it is very serene and scenic.”
“) I’ve also gone up and over Wade Mtn to the greenway parking lot and back a few times (about 13 miles round trip depending on route).”
Plan your run at Wade Mountain Nature Preserve (Spragins Hollow Trailhead)
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance13 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitelandtrustnal.org
- Phone(256) 534-5263
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM |
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