Nature Pursuits

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The majestic bald eagle is a regular visitor and attraction to Lake Guntersville and the Tennessee Valley in January and February.

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Hiking Trails

Marshall County has a varied terrain that lends itself to many trails. There are 33.5 miles of hiking trails in Lake Guntersville State Park alone.

Cascade Trail: Follows a natural woodshed with large boulders, pools, cliffs and wild azaleas. Access at 35 mph sign just inside park entrance on the back side of the Nature Trail across from the lodge; follow the blue markings; 1 mile.

Creek Floor to Point Rock Trail: Steep but not difficult trail with beautiful scenery; 1.25 miles at Buck's Pocket State Park.

Cutchenmine Trail: In Lake Guntersville State Park; about 2.5 miles one way (not a through trail); orange blazes.

Exercise Trail at Lake Guntersville Lodge: About .75 miles around tennis courts. (Lodge is currently closed for renovations)

Lickskillet Trail: Old Indian path parallels Town Creek in the Lake Guntersville State Park area; about 3 miles total; orange blazes.

Primitive Campground Trail: Easy 3 mile trail from Buck's Pocket to Morgan's Cove; follows South Sauty Creek with a primitive campground halfway.

Seale's Trail: Gorgeous fall color with maple, hickory and beech. Follow blue markings; easy; 2 miles.

Spring Trail: Connects 2 legs of the Tom Bevill Trail. Goes by an old Indian spring that flows even in dry weather; follow blue markings; .25 miles.

Tom Bevill Trail: Begins at Lake Guntersville State Park, circles Ellenburg Mountain. Has old home sites (see brochure available in park office); 3 miles; orange blazes.

Water Trail: May be entered from back side of Nature Trail at Lodge or from Park road. A small waterfall is present during times of sufficient rainfall. Wild azaleas and cliffs. Moderate; follow yellow markings; about .75 miles.

Town Creek Multipurpose Trail: (Work in progress) The goal is to go completely around Town Creek. Between 20 and 30 miles of trail will be built and maintained for the duration of the Park. It is a completely volunteer project from Mountain Bikers, Horse Back Riders, to Hikers and outdoor enthusiast. For more information (256)572-1805

Guntersville Dam: The area below the dam offers unique opportunities for bird watching, day hiking and caving. An easy one-mile loop trail leads by a cave used during the Civil War to mine saltpeter, a basic ingredient of gunpowder. Info

Other Nature Pursuits

North Alabama Birding Trail: The North Alabama Birding Trail consists of 41 birding sites located in northern Alabama, with Guntersville located in Marshall County having 11 sites listed. For more information call us at 256-582-7015. Visit our Birding Trail page.

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