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Every Saturday, Guided Nature Hikes
Departs from the Country Store or Park Office at 9 a.m.
256-571-5445
Take to the woods on a guided nature hike. A park naturalist provides you with an entertaining and informative program on any one of a number of trails. Hikes follow gentle to moderate trails and last approximately 2 hours. Bring water and snacks and be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Don't forget your camera! You never know when a deer or eagle might make an appearance.
Naturalist Patti Donnellan
256-571-5445 & Email
Speaking of eagles, Eagle Awareness has been a tradition at Lake Guntersville State Park for the last twenty years, and we are proud to announce that this wonderful activity will continue again this year. The program was started not only as an activity that people of all ages can enjoy, but also as a way to educate the public of the importance of protecting our most valuable treasure, our wildlife and their habitat.
Accommodations are available in one of our twenty bluffside chalets, thirteen lakeside cottages, 112 hotel rooms and suites, or on one of our 321 improved campsites. For more information about Eagle Weekends, contact Park Ranger Mark Jackson at 256-571-5444. For information on cabin and chalet rentals, contact Lake Guntersville Lodge at 256-571-5440. For campground information, call 256-571-5455. Remember to dress warmly and bring your binoculars and cameras. We look forward to seeing you this January at Lake Guntersville State Park.
Remember to dress appropriately for all hikes. Bring a friend or two, and water to drink. Scheduled hikes are subject to change in the event of rain. Click here to become familiar with these and other trails within the park.
2008 Events
October 4 - Cave Trail Hike Autumn is in the air and the weather is fine for a morning hike. Meet along the park road where Cave Trail crosses near the entrance to the lakeside cottages. Hike begins at 9 a.m.
October 11 - Lickskillet and Old Lickskillet Trails Meet in the campground at the Country Store. Hike begins at 9 a.m.
October 18 - Nature Trail Meet in the lobby of the Lodge for this hike on moderate terrain. Arrive early and plan to have breakfast in the Pinecrest Dining Room. Our scrumptious buffet is only $6.95 + tax per person.
October 25 - Fall Color Hike Autumn is ablaze with color throughout the forests and along the banks of Lake Guntersville. A guided nature hike will have you in awe of nature's beauty. Be sure to bring your camera. You won't want to miss a moment of autumn foliage at its finest in Guntersville State Park. Event begins at 2 p.m.
October 25 - Halloween Haunted Hay Ride Fun for the whole family! Enjoy a spooky time in the wooded setting of Guntersville State Park with a hayride, bonfire, food, music and games. Event begins at dusk.
Remember to dress appropriately for all hikes. Bring a friend or two, and water to drink. Scheduled hikes are subject to change in the event of rain. Click here to become familiar with these and other trails within the park.
Year 2009 Events
January Weekends - Eagle Awareness Programs Join us every weekend in January and the first weekend of February for Eagle Awareness weekends. Informative speakers, live birds, guided nature hikes and much more make these weekends memorable.
April 18 - 4th Annual Riverside Trash Round-up The waters of Lake Guntersville are home to a variety of fish, waterfowl, and other marine life. Join us as we work to clean debris from the banks in an effort to maintain the purity of the lake and provide a sustainable environment for our wildlife. Event begins at 9 a.m. Meet at the Country Store in the campground for supplies and instructions.
May 16 - Wildflower Saturday Enjoy spring along the trails of Lake Guntersville State Park. This guided interpretive hike provides a wonderful introduction to the many species of plants found along the banks of the Tennessee River and along the miles of hiking trails within the park. Hike begins at 2 p.m. Meet in the lobby of the lodge.
June 27 - Butterflies of Lake Guntersville Wild azaleas, sweet shrub, rhododendron, and other blooming trees and shrubs are natural attractors of butterflies. The woods come alive as the weather warms and these beautifully colored winged insects flutter in graceful delight. Hike begins at 2 p.m. Meet in the lobby of the lodge.
August 1 - Backyard Birds Learn how to attract and identify common feeder birds. Finches and red-bellied woodpeckers are among some of the feathered friends that call Lake Guntersville home. Hike begins at 2 p.m. Meet in the lobby of the lodge.
September 6 - Annual Labor Day Dog Show Categories include biggest, smallest, most talented, best dressed, oldest, youngest, and fluffiest. Doggie bags filled with prizes for the winners. Event begins at 2 p.m. at the Nature Center located inside the campground.
October 10 - Fall Color Hike Take in the beauty of autumn on this nature hike. Vibrant hues are just beginning to dot the landscape. Bring your camera to capture the brilliance of the season. Hike begins at 2 p.m. Meet in the lobby of the lodge.
October 17 - Fall Color Hike Autumn is really coming into season now! Join us and discover the wonder of Taylor Mountain and Lake Guntersville in beautiful Lake Guntersville State Park. Hike begins at 2 p.m. Meet in the lobby of the lodge.
October TBD - Fall Color Hike and Halloween Haunted Hay Ride Fun for the whole family! Enjoy a haunted hay ride, music, games, food, and much more. Event begins at dusk.
Naturalist Patti Donnellan
256-571-5445 & Email
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