Alabama · Hiking · Near Albertville

Bevil Alternate

0.7 mi
round trip
367 ft
climb
770 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Bevil Alternate is a short, easy hike in Lake Guntersville State Park in northern Alabama. It runs 0.74 miles one way as an out-and-back, so the full trip is about 1.5 miles. The trail starts at 768 feet, close to its high point of 770 feet, and drops to a low of 686 feet. That means most of the effort comes on the way back. Climbing totals about 63 feet one way, and the steepest stretch, around a 10 percent grade, comes about half a mile in. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Guntersville weather station show October highs around 73°F with lows near 53°F, and the trail sits slightly higher than the station, so expect it to run a little cooler. Several other routes start within a short walk, including the Tom Bevill Alternate Trail and Cutchenmine Trail, each about 0.1 miles away. The Guntersville Roof climbing area is just as close, and the Cave hike lies about half a mile off.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Town Creek Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 3.3 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Domino's

    Fast food

    Open after 6
  • If it rains

    SMPA Artist House

    Museum

    In town

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

    Best time to visit Bevil Alternate

    Best months: March–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° / 32°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      54° / 35°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      63° / 43°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      72° / 50°

      10 wet

    5. May

      79° / 60°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      86° / 68°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      89° / 71°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      88° / 71°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      83° / 65°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      73° / 53°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      62° / 42°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      53° / 36°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Guntersville No.2, AL, 7.2 mi away at 595 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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