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Monte Sano State Park, Huntsville, AL

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Monte Sano State Park

A 2,140-acre state park on Monte Sano Mountain east of Huntsville, known for overlooks, trails, and CCC-era cabins.

5105 Nolen Ave., Huntsville, AL 35801 · Huntsville, AL

About Monte Sano State Park

Monte Sano State Park covers 2,140 acres on the eastern top and slopes of Monte Sano Mountain, east of Huntsville in northeast Alabama. Visitors can hike and bike its trails, take in summit views, and see spring azaleas. The park has rustic cabins, many built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, along with campsites, glamping safari tents, and picnic pavilions. Nearby attractions include the Huntsville Botanical Gardens, the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, and Burritt on the Mountain.

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