This Little-Known Trail In Alabama Is Perfect For Finding Loads Of Wildflowers
Alabama boasts many trails, including several where beautiful wildflowers bloom. One of these trails in particular is the Rainbow Mountain Loop Trail at Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve. To learn about this nature preserve and trail, take a look below.
Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve is located in Madison, Alabama and is a must-visit for anyone who enjoys exploring the outdoors.
Perched atop Rainbow Mountain, this scenic preserve has more than three miles of trails, including the Rainbow Mountain Loop Trail. The Rainbow Mountain Loop Trail is 1.5 miles long and has a moderate rating of difficulty, which means a beginner hiker might have a little difficulty navigating it. If you have a dog, be sure to bring it along. Dogs are allowed on this trail as long as they remain on a leash.
One of the best things about hiking this trail is the variety of beautiful wildflowers you'll encounter. Here are just a few of the beautiful wildflowers you might stumble upon during your hike:
Several waterfalls are also located along this trail. While some of them are smaller in size and somewhat hidden, others are a little bigger and in plain sight. The discovery of these waterfalls is another great reason to hike this scenic trail.
Jennifer is the Alabama staff writer for Only In Your State and has nearly 15 years of professional writing experience. She enjoys discovering new places and currently calls North Alabama home.
