Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve in Springville has opened a new one-mile accessible trail.

Named Abi-Trail, the newly paved pathway enables seniors, parents with strollers and individuals using wheelchairs or other mobility devices to enjoy the 422-acre Forever Wild preserve.

In addition to the trail, the area features a picnic table, benches and a peaceful place for visitors to rest and connect with nature.

Funding for the new trail was made possible through the generous support of the following philanthropic organizations:

Vulcan Materials
The Holle Family Foundation
Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

“We are very grateful for our donors and their shared passion for the outdoors. This new addition will be enjoyed by many new visitors, and we are excited about that. Kudos to Flow Motion Trail Builders, the company that handled construction—they did an outstanding job.”
Doug Morrison, Preserve Manager

Discover Big Canoe Nature Preserve

Interested in using Birmingham-Metro’s newest accessible trail?

The Preserve is located approximately 30 miles northeast of Birmingham at 1700 Murphrees Valley Rd., in Springville.

Operating Days and Hours:

Open Wednesday through Sunday each week (closed Monday and Tuesday)

November through February — 7:00AM to 5:00PM
March through October— 7:00AM to 7:00PM

For more information about Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve including a trail map, visit Springville Parks and Recreation online at: http://springvilleparksandrec.com/WildPreserve.aspx.

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