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A Land Trust preserve on Green Mountain in south Huntsville with separate north and south trail systems, next to the county-run Madison County Nature Trail. Below: what to know before you go, the trails, a map, and homes for sale nearby.
Where: Alum Hollow Trailhead, 13800 South Shawdee Road, Huntsville, AL 35803
Official page with current maps, rules and notices
Trailheads on the city map nearby: Chaney Thompson (about 20 parking spaces), Madison County Nature Trail (about 35 parking spaces).
Trails the City of Huntsville maps here, longest first.
| Trail | Miles | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain Trail | 3.2 | Not rated |
| Madison County Nature Trail | 2.6 | Easy |
| Alum Hollow Trail | 1.2 | Easy |
| Ranger Trail | 0.8 | Moderate |
| Talus Trail | 0.6 | Moderate |
| East Plateau Trail | 0.6 | Easy |
| Three Sisters Loop | 0.5 | Easy |
| Stone Fly Trail | 0.4 | Easy |
| West Plateau Trail | 0.3 | Easy |
| Talus Connector | 0.3 | Easy |
| Gibson Trail | 0.2 | Easy |
| Turtle Creek Trail | 0.2 | Not rated |
| Oak Bluff Trail | 0.1 | Easy |
| Nature's Ridge Trail | 0.1 | Easy |
| Astalot Connector Trail | 0.1 | Easy |
Mileage is measured from the City of Huntsville trail map (11.4 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.
As of October 2026. The live listings below update every day.
Towns: Huntsville, Owens Cross Roads.
Neighborhoods with homes for sale or recent sales: Sequoyah Cove, The Preserve At Inspiration, Southpointe, Eagle Trace, Natures Walk On The Flint, Morningside, Inspiration On Green Mountain, Pavilion, Reunion At Green Mountain, Morningside Mountain, River Cove, Monteagle Cove.
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.
As of October 2026 there were 81 homes for sale within 2 miles of Green Mountain, and 200 sold in the last 12 months. The listings on this page update daily.
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 - Green Mountain Nature Preserve; Land Trust - New trails ahead; 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.

Listing data is derived in whole or in part from NALMLS and is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use only. All data should be independently verified..
This information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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