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Huntsville, AL: Land Trust Loop
Explore seasonal waterfalls, mellow woods, and a large quarry on this moderate 4.5-mile loop along the relatively steep flanks of Monte Sano Mountain.
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| Author: | Backpacker Magazine |
| Activity: | Backpacking |
| State: | Alabama (AL) |
| Distance: | 4.56 mi |
| Difficulty: | 5 / 10 |
| Rating: |
 5 rating(s)
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TO TRAILHEAD: Take I-65 N to I-565 E to exit 19c. Turn L off ramp onto Washington St., then R onto Pratt Ave., which becomes Bankhead Parkway. In 2.6 miles, turn R into Land Trust parking lot.
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MSM01
| Distance: 4.56 mi | Points: 1119 |
Land Trust Loop
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MSM001
Location: 34.743576, -86.543816From parking lot, hike E on paved path, then veer L on gravel path
MSM002
Location: 34.743500, -86.542564Turn R onto Bluff Line Trail
MSM003
Location: 34.743397, -86.541855Keep straight on Bluff Line
MSM004
Location: 34.733593, -86.546257Stay straight
MSM005
Location: 34.733238, -86.547096Keep L; trail makes hairpin curve
MSM006
Location: 34.729336, -86.540863Stay straight; High Trail leads off to the L
MSM007
Location: 34.728474, -86.540176Turn R onto Waterline Trail, bearing SW
MSM008
Location: 34.728405, -86.542282Trail continues into deep hardwood forest to seasonal cascades that tumble down the creek (especially in spring)
MSM009
Location: 34.728828, -86.553520Turn R onto Alms House TrailSpur trail option: Go L to Three Caves quarry; trail skirts lip of a high cliff and large cave opening
MSM010
Location: 34.734352, -86.554626Stay on Alms House Trail
MSM011
Location: 34.736912, -86.551865At intersection, turn R to continue on Alms House Trail, traveling E
MSM012
Location: 34.736839, -86.549164Straight on Alms House Trail back to parking lot
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