Alabama · Hiking

Bowden Road

8.9 mi
round trip
614 ft
climb
620 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Sep–May
best months

Bowden Road is a hard hike in Alabama, about 0.2 miles from the town of Honoraville. The route is an out-and-back that covers roughly 17.7 miles, with a total climb of about 614 feet and a total descent of the same. The steepest stretch comes at about 6.3 miles in, where the grade reaches about 5%. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show October highs around 77°F with lows near 56°F, and April highs around 75°F. July and August average highs near 89°F. Massey Road is about 2.7 miles away, and Center Ridge Road is about 5.6 miles away. Paddlers can head to Little Patsaliga Creek, about 4.5 miles off, or Three Run Creek, about 5.4 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Sep–May

    Best time to visit Bowden Road

    Best months: September–May. 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

      58° / 39°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      62° / 42°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      69° / 48°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      75° / 54°

      8 wet

    5. May

      82° / 62°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      87° / 68°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      89° / 71°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      89° / 70°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      85° / 66°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      77° / 56°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      67° / 46°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      60° / 41°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Highland Home 2 S, AL, 7 mi away at 614 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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