Welcome to Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve

422 acres of pristine meandering creek, lush forest, one-of-a-kind species, wildlife, stunning flora, and trails of all kinds to be traveled. Trails traverse this Alabama Forever Wild property in Springville, which is perfect for hiking, horseback riding, bird watching, and mountain biking.

Experience its biodiversity – from the Canoe Creek Clubshell mussel to the trispot darter, from mountain laurel and native azalea to beech, red maples, and sugar maple trees. Find hornbeams, black walnut, catalpa, butternut, oak leaf hydrangeas, persimmons, sparkleberry, bigleaf magnolia, and stands of river cane.

Hour of Operation:

Wednesday through Sunday

7 a.m. until 5 p.m. November through March 9

7 a.m. until 7 p.m. March 10 through October

We are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays

Staff:

Doug Morrison, Manager

Jake Tucker, Maintenance Technician

Lucy Cleaver, Education Coordinator

Jaresiah Banks, Part-time Preserve Attendant

Kevin Newton, Part-time Preserve Attendant

Carson Griffin, Part-time Preserve Attendant

Jerimiah Meacham, Part-time Preserve Attendant

Trail Map: