Discover the Natural Beauty of Moss Rock Preserve

Getting There

• Car

  From any location in Hill Country, Alabama, head towards Highway 31. Depending on your starting point, you may need to navigate through local roads to reach this highway. Once on Highway 31, drive south toward Hoover. Continue on Highway 31 until you reach the intersection with I-459. Merge onto I-459 South and continue for approximately 5 miles. Take exit 10 for US-280 toward Birmingham. Merge onto US-280 and continue for about 2.5 miles. Take the exit toward AL-150 and then turn left onto AL-150. After approximately 1 mile, turn right onto Preserve Way. Follow Preserve Way until you reach Moss Rock Preserve, located at 617 Preserve Way, Hoover, AL 35226. Parking is available on-site, but be aware that there may be a small fee for parking during peak hours.

• Public Transportation

  If you do not have a car, you can use public transportation, but it will require a combination of bus routes. Start by taking the MAX (Metropolitan Area Express) bus service from your location in Hill Country to the nearest stop for the 1A or 1B route, which will take you towards Hoover. Ensure you check the schedule for the MAX buses as they may not run frequently. Get off at the 'Hoover Central' stop. From there, you can either walk or use a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft to reach Moss Rock Preserve at 617 Preserve Way, Hoover, AL 35226. The distance is about 1.5 miles, so walking might take approximately 30 minutes, while rideshare should take about 5-10 minutes depending on traffic.

• Bicycle

  For the more adventurous, consider biking to Moss Rock Preserve. Ensure you have a bicycle rental if you do not have your own. From central Hill Country, navigate to the nearest bike-friendly roads and head towards Highway 31. Follow the bike lanes towards Hoover, keeping an eye out for signs directing you towards Preserve Way. The ride from central Hill Country to Moss Rock Preserve is approximately 5-7 miles depending on your exact starting point. Be cautious of traffic and enjoy the scenic views along the way.