Greenways
The City of Huntsville’s Greenway Master Plan reflects the community’s vision for a connected system of trails and greenways for the benefit of the public. Informed by The BIG Picture comprehensive planning process, the Greenway Plan is designed to foster and promote tourism, economic development, health, recreation, diverse and safe transportation options, and to connect the community’s cultural heritage and natural beauty.
The City of Huntsville adopted its first Greenway Plan in 2006 to guide the development of greenways throughout the community. This Greenway Plan was updated in December 2017 through a partnership with The Land Trust of North Alabama and now includes a mix of trails, greenways, greenlinks and complete streets (see more information on the BIG Picture page).
The revised greenway system will include 312 miles of interconnected trails – from river trails, to pedestrian/bike complete streets, paved pathways and hiking trails. Currently, there are about 73 miles of existing greenways and trails located throughout the Huntsville area. The City has budgeted 44 new miles for construction by 2023.
2024 Greenway Plan
Location
Located in South Huntsville near Bailey Cove Road, .5 mile south of Weatherly Road to Ditto Landing.
Length
5.49 miles
Nearby Greenway Destinations
The Sandra Moon Complex, Mountain Gap Elementary and Middle School, Challenger Elementary and Middle School, and Ditto Landing
Parking
Parking Available at Ken Johnston Park and Ditto Landing
Location
Located in South Huntsville, from Mira Vista Drive to Four Mile Post Road.
Length
0.9 Miles
Nearby Greenway Destinations
Valley Bend at Jones Farm shopping complex, the Flemington Heights community and the Willowbrook community
Parking
No parking available.
Location
Located in East Huntsville, from Cranfield Road to the Flint River Greenway at Hays Nature Preserve.
Length
2.86 Miles
Nearby Greenway Destinations
Hampton Cove Elementary, the Hampton Cove community, the Cove Creek Community, the Flint River and Little Cove Road Greenways, and the Hampton Cove Center and Hampton Place shopping centers
Parking
Parking is available at trailheads located on Old Highway 431 and Hays Nature Preserve
Location
Located in East Huntsville, Hampton Cove, Highway 431, from Big Cove Creek Greenway to Pedestrian Bridge at Flint River.
Length
1.87 Miles
Nearby Greenway Destinations
Big Cove Creek Greenway and Hays Nature Preserve
Parking
Parking is available at the trailhead located in Hays Nature Preserve and off Old Highway 431.
Location
Located in Downtown Huntsville, from Jefferson Street to Pratt Avenue.
Length
0.60 miles
Nearby Greenway Destinations
Downtown Huntsville, Veterans Park, Big Spring Park, and the Huntsville Depot Museum
Parking
Parking available along Meridian Street
Location
Located in West Huntsville, from Old Madison Pike to Creekwood Park (Southern trail); from U.S. Hwy. 72 to Providence School (Northern trail).
Length
Indian Creek Greenway (South) – 2.95 miles
Indian Creek Greenway (North) – 0.82 miles
Nearby Greenway Destinations
Cummings Research Park, Columbia High School, the Creekwood community, the West Ridge community, the Providence community and Providence School
Parking
Parking is available at trailheads located on Old Madison Pike, Creekwood Park and in the Village of Providence.
Location
Located in East Huntsville, from Old Highway 431 to the Flint River Bridge.
Length
5.04 Miles
Nearby Greenway Destinations
Hampton Cove Elementary, the Hampton Cove community, Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail (public), the Flint River Greenway and the Big Cove Creek Greenway
Parking
Parking is available at trailhead located on Old Highway 431 at Hampton Cove Elementary.
Location
Located in South Huntsville, from Ditto Landing to the Madison County Marina.
Length
0.93 Miles
Nearby Greenway Destinations
Ditto Landing Park, the Madison County Marina, Tennessee River and the Aldridge Creek Greenway
Parking
Parking is available at trailhead located at Ditto Landing.
Location
Located in North Huntsville, from Pulaski Pike to Devil’s Racetrack (West); from Devil’s Racetrack to Spragins Hollow Road (East.)
Length
1 mile paved, 4.375 miles unpaved hiking trail
Nearby Greenway Destinations
Johnson Legacy Center, the Windsor Manor community, Windsor Manor Park and Devils Race Track
Parking
Parking is available at trailheads located on Pulaski Pike and Spragins Hollow Road.
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