Alabama · Hiking

Bethel Creek Loop Trail

0.3 mi
round trip
33 ft
climb
621 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Feb–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Bethel Creek Loop Trail is a short, easy out-and-back hike in Alabama, about 1.6 miles from the town of Cedar Point. The trail is only about 0.34 miles long, and the round trip covers roughly 0.68 miles with a total elevation gain of about 33 feet. The route is nearly flat, with the high point at about 621 feet and the low point at about 611 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show October highs around 74°F with lows near 47°F, and April highs around 71°F. Summer runs hotter, with July and August highs near 88°F. The trail sits close to several other short walks. Carpenter Trail and Mill Trail are each about 0.1 mile away, and Falling Sink Trail is about 0.3 mile off. For time on the water, Little Paint Creek offers canoeing about 5.7 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Feb–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Bethel Creek Loop Trail

    Best months: February–May and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      50° / 30°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      55° / 32°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      63° / 39°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      71° / 46°

      10 wet

    5. May

      78° / 56°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      86° / 64°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      88° / 68°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      88° / 67°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      84° / 59°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      74° / 47°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      62° / 36°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      53° / 32°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Owens Cross Roads 3s, AL, 6.2 mi away at 590 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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