Throughout the year the Burritt trails are interesting. Whether it is the stark winter openess, the first dots of colorful wildflowers, the lush summer greens or the bright fall colors, the trails always have something new to offer. Please take advantage of our handicapped trail. Perfect for strollers and wheelchairs.
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Buzz and Claudia on the Big Cove Turnpike trail
Buz Heeschen and Claudia Conn, along with Peg Heeschen (not pictured), installed the directional signs made by the Lakewood Civitans. This one is located just off Monte Sano Boulevard, below the Burritt entrance, towards Governor's Drive. The Big Cove Turnpike trail is a remnant of the first road over Monte Sano Mountain. The turnpike was built in the 1830s over an old hunting trail, and was an important connection route between Huntsville and the farmers and settlers in the Big Cove area. |
Trail-Clearing Volunteers Wanted
Are you a nature-lover who loves the peaceful solitude of a mountain hiking trail? Well, Burritt's trails are here for your hiking pleasure, but we need the help of volunteers like you to help keep them clean and safe. We'd like to invite you to come up anytime during our normal business hours to help clear the trails while you hike. Remove invasive plants, fallen branches, and anything else that might get in the way of the safety and enjoyment of hikers. Bring your own gloves and tools, or call ahead and we'll have some waiting for you or your group. When you're done, please record your hours in the Welcome Center, or you can email them anytime to
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SAFETY: Hiking and clearing the trails at Burritt is a great way to get outdoors, fit in a little exercise, enjoy the clean mountain air, and spend time with family and friends. However, safety is an important aspect of any outdoor activity, and the guidelines below will ensure your volunteer experience is a fun and safe one:
- Stop in at the Welcome Center to let them know you're on the trails (Tues-Sun; closed Mon).
- Carry your cell phone, and leave your number with the store staff.
- Please keep track of the time; the park gate is locked at 5pm April-Oct, and at 4pm Nov-March.
- Please be careful! Burritt's trails are natural spaces -- home to wild critters and poison ivy -- so pick up a trail map at the store, stay on the trails, and follow the signs.
For more information, call the Welcome Center at (256) 536-2882, or call the Volunteer Coordinator at (256) 533-1365 or email at
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Below: Map showing Burritt's 8 miles of hiking trails (notice they connect to the Land Trust trails).
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