Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve: Trails, Map and Homes Nearby
A Land Trust preserve off U.S. 72 East in northeast Huntsville with hiking trails that also welcome horseback riders. Below: what to know before you go, the trails, a map, and homes for sale nearby.
Know before you go
- A little over 4.5 miles of trails.
- Free and open dawn to dusk; horseback riders are welcome.
- The land was donated by the Terry family, and Whole Foods Market volunteers helped build many of the trails.
- Home to a bird habitat and education project funded by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in 2022.
Where: 1263 U.S. Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL 35811
Official page with current maps, rules and notices
Trailheads on the city map nearby: Cold Spring (about 3 parking spaces), Bankhead (about 30 parking spaces), Oak Park (about 114 parking spaces), Chapman Mountain (about 45 parking spaces).
Trails
Trails the City of Huntsville maps here, longest first.
| Trail | Miles | Difficulty |
|---|
| Bulldog Trail | 1.4 | Not rated |
| Terry Trail | 1.1 | Moderate |
| Driskell Trail | 0.8 | Easy |
| Chasco Trail | 0.5 | Easy |
| Moonshine Trail | 0.4 | Easy |
| Whole Planet Trail | 0.3 | Easy |
| Amphitheater Trail | 0.1 | Easy |
Mileage is measured from the City of Huntsville trail map (4.8 mapped miles here) and can differ from the managing organization's published total. Trail names and segments change; use the official trail map on the trail.
Map
Homes within 2 miles of Chapman Mountain
As of October 2026. The live listings below update every day.
89homes for sale now
$295Kmedian list price
177sold in the last 12 months
$288Kmedian sold price
Towns: Huntsville, Madison, New Market.
Neighborhoods with homes for sale or recent sales: Trailhead, Chapman Heights, Edmonton Heights, Monte Sano Ridge, Chase Shadow, Colonial Hill, Oak Park, Darwin Downs, Chapman Acres, Saddletree, Belle Meade, Chase Springs.
Living close by means you can be on the trail before work or after dinner. Before you buy, drive to the trailhead you would actually use, check parking at busy times, and ask whether the lot backs up to preserve land, which usually means no building behind you but also trail users nearby.
More: all hiking trails, greenways, every park and homes whose listings mention a trail.
Questions
Does it cost anything to visit Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve?
Free and open dawn to dusk; horseback riders are welcome.
Are there homes for sale near Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve?
As of October 2026 there were 89 homes for sale within 2 miles of Chapman Mountain, and 177 sold in the last 12 months. The listings on this page update daily.
Want to live close to the trails?
We are a local, family-owned brokerage. Tell us what you like to do outside and how close you want to be, and we will send homes that fit, from walk-to-the-greenway neighborhoods to land near the mountain preserves.
Search homes for saleCall or text (256) 808-6861Sources: Land Trust of North Alabama - Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve; Land Trust - For the birds; City of Huntsville GIS open data (parks, greenways, trails, trailheads, launches).
Trail, park and launch locations come from the City of Huntsville GIS open data and the official sources listed on this page, as of October 2026. Hours, fees, rules and trail conditions change, so check with the land manager before you go. Distances are straight-line miles. Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Wyze Realty is not affiliated with any park, preserve or organization named here.
