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Greater Huntsville

Hays Nature Preserve

Hays Nature Preserve is a City of Huntsville nature preserve along the Flint River. The city's dedicated preserve page lists trails, picnic areas and viewing opportunities and gives 7153 Hwy 431 S, Owens Cross Roads, Huntsville, AL 35763 as its location. Other city park and event pages use 7161 Hays Preserve Trail; confirm the intended access location with the linked preserve source before a visit. Neither address is used to infer the preserve's boundary.

The recorded map point is derived from a retained OpenStreetMap feature polygon and is not a verified entrance or parking location.

Sources and review notes

Source information checked October 31, 2026. Confirm current access and facility arrangements with the source.

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