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Backpacker Magazine 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
Date: 22 Jun 2006 3:31:22 PM
Activity: Backpacking
State: Alabama (AL)
Distance: 4.56 mi  (Change units)
Survey Elevation: Total Gain: 1669 ft
Total Loss: 1668 ft
Net Change: 1 ft
Difficulty: 5 / 10
Tags: Backpacking, loop, Alabama, Huntsville, Waterfall Hikes
Rating:   5 rating(s) Rate it

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
Total Time: none Speed: 0.0 mph Pace: 0:00 / mi
Active Time: none Speed: 0.0 mph Pace: 0:00 / mi
Land Trust Loop

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MSM001

Location: 34.743576, -86.543816
From parking lot, hike E on paved path, then veer L on gravel path

MSM002

Location: 34.743500, -86.542564
Turn R onto Bluff Line Trail

MSM003

Location: 34.743397, -86.541855
Keep straight on Bluff Line

MSM004

Location: 34.733593, -86.546257
Stay straight

MSM005

Location: 34.733238, -86.547096
Keep L; trail makes hairpin curve

MSM006

Location: 34.729336, -86.540863
Stay straight; High Trail leads off to the L

MSM007

Location: 34.728474, -86.540176
Turn R onto Waterline Trail, bearing SW

MSM008

Location: 34.728405, -86.542282
Trail continues into deep hardwood forest to seasonal cascades that tumble down the creek (especially in spring)

MSM009

Location: 34.728828, -86.553520
Turn 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, -86.554626
Stay on Alms House Trail

MSM011

Location: 34.736912, -86.551865
At intersection, turn R to continue on Alms House Trail, traveling E

MSM012

Location: 34.736839, -86.549164
Straight on Alms House Trail back to parking lot

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