Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve
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Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve

Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve is an Alabama Forever Wild property in Springville, with 422 acres that is perfect for hiking, paddling, horseback riding, bird watching and mountain biking.  The landscape has lush forests and incredible biodiversity, including Canoe Creek Clubshell mussels, trispot darters, mountain laurel, native azalea, and many species of native trees.  The preserve's northern border spans about 2/3 mile of Big Canoe Creek, providing abundant creekside scenery and wildlife habitat. There are also many spectacular views of ridges, mountains and valley to be enjoyed.   https://springvilleparksandrec.com/WildPreserve.aspx  and   https://bigcanoecreekpreserve.org/

1700 Murphrees Valley Road Springville, AL 35146
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(205) 467-0265
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. The preserve is closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Wheelchair Accessible
Free
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. The preserve is closed Mondays and Tuesdays
(205) 467-0265

Getting There

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  • 1700 Murphrees Valley Road
  • Springville, AL 35146
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Where to Stay

Bear Claw Treehouse

We offer a quaint treehouse situated on 2 acres with historic Big Canoe Creek flowing thru your backyard. This land was most likely part of the Creek Indian village known as Littafatchee, an important village to the "Red sticks" and the first village...
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Upcoming Events

White's Mountain Chimney Corner Celebration

White’s Mountain Chimney Corner Celebration brings to life early family home activities and styles of entertainment. Visitors are invited to observe or actually participate in everything from sorghum syrup makin’ to building and playing corn stalk f...
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Where to Eat

Local Color Cafe

Local cozy Cafe with live music year round Friday and Saturday nights. During summer season, Thursday night open mic and songwriters events are held on outdoor patio. Music ranges from bluegrass to gypsy jazz to standards.
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