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Monte Sano Mountain is a mountain located in Huntsville, Alabama. The name Monte Sano is Spanish for "Mountain of health". This name comes from the fact that curative health resorts used to be located on the mountain to take advantage of the fresh air, clean water, and cooler temperatures.The top is relatively flat and lies just under 500 meters above sea level. This elevation is about 300 meters higher than the floor of the Tennessee Valley, which surrounds it. A residential neighborhood occupies the western portion of the top. The eastern portion and slopes of the mountain are occupied by Monte Sano State Park. Monte Sano is connected to Round Top (Burritt) Mountain by a col to the south.Western SlopeMuch of the western slope of the mountain - the backdrop for downtown Huntsville and 2 miles from City Hall - comprises the Monte Sano Nature Preserve owned and managed by the Land Trust of North Alabama. Established in 1987 as Alabama's first land trust, the Land Trust of North Alabama is an accredited not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving land, fresh water resources, local farms, and habitat.The Monte Sano Nature Preserve is one of the largest urban nature preserves in the US and one of six nature preserves in the area maintained by the Land Trust. The Monte Sano Nature Preserve consists of over 1,107 acres and offers 23+ miles of public trails. The extensive trail system, along with those of the Land Trust's Wade mountain, Harvest Square, and Blevins Gap Nature Preserve, are the first to be honored as National Recreation Trails in Madison County.Along with the Land Trust, volunteers have crafted and maintain the trails. Land Trust trails include Three Caves Loop, Bluff Line, Toll Gate, Alms House, Fagan Springs, Oak Park, and Old Railroad Bed trails. The Old Railroad Bed Trail preserves what is left of the path of the steam locomotive that traveled from the Huntsville Depot to the (no longer standing) Hotel Monte Sano from 1888 to 1896. This trail is one of the first 500 Rails to Trails.

Address: Huntsville, AL 35801, USA
Phone: (256) 534-3757
State: Alabama
Zip Code: 35801


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I didn't stay at the lodge but I like to go for hikes and explore the beautiful mountain side. This park has rare birds, a small water fall, and hidden Tea house and garden with a small bridge. I just love the peacefulness of that park. There is also a bike trail, picnic area some nice overlooks so that you can see panoramas of the city of Huntsville and much more. Go and explore if your an out door person like myself. I went hiking by myself and wasn't worried about being harmed by anyone.
8 years ago (19-04-2017)
Beuatiful area.
8 years ago (23-03-2017)
This is a nice venue for events like weddings. It has a nice overlook that allows for great pictures.
10 years ago (31-12-2015)
Great place, I had a really good time
9 years ago (01-05-2016)
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