Huntsville expands greenway network with two new trails

Published on August 28, 2025

Huntsville is taking another big step toward building a connected citywide trail system. The City approved construction contracts for two new greenways that will expand access, enhance safety and create stronger links between some of the community’s most beloved destinations.

• Meek Greenway – Meek Greenway is an essential piece of the City’s vision for a north-to-south “greenway spine. Awarded to Alabama Rogers Group, Inc. for $1,797,960, this project will complete a 1.78-mile multi-use, 12-foot-wide path from Stallworth Drive at Alabama A&M University to Highway 72. The project also includes a paved parking lot. Passing through some of Huntsville’s most established neighborhoods, the extension is designed to strengthen connections from North Huntsville to downtown via the Skybridge/greenway, linking Brahan Spring and John Hunt Parks, and ultimately creating a continuous corridor to Ditto Landing.
• Tollgate Greenway – Awarded to Grayson Carter & Son for $1,760,700, this project will connect the Bankhead Parkway parking lot to Monte Sano State Park. By doubling the length of the existing trail, the 1.65-mile paved path will give pedestrians and cyclists a safer, smoother route to the top of Monte Sano. Improvements also include wider paved shoulders, making the area more accessible to all users. The Land Trust of North Alabama raised $500,000 and Huntsville Utilities contributed $150,000 toward the cost of this project. View the Tollgate Greenway Project Design..

“These projects are about more than just adding trail miles,” said Dennis Madsen, Manager of Urban and Long-Range Planning. “We’re building access to assets that people already love – destinations like A & M, Ditto Landing, Downtown and Monte Sano State Park. These connections will open opportunities for even more residents and visitors to enjoy Huntsville’s natural and cultural assets.”

The City of Huntsville’s Greenway Master Plan envisions a total of 257.66 miles of interconnected trails. Today, the network includes 46.02 miles of existing greenway, with 38.55 miles planned in the next 1–5 years and 173.09 miles identified as long-term visionary projects.

By steadily adding new miles and improving links to popular destinations, Huntsville is creating one of the Southeast’s most livable, accessible greenway systems.