Alabama · Hiking

Butler Mill Road

14.1 mi
round trip
1,050 ft
climb
420 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Oct–May
best months

Butler Mill Road is a hike in north Alabama, starting in the town of Bethlehem. The route is an out-and-back of about 28 miles with a total climb of roughly 1,050 feet and an equal amount of descent, making it a round-trip of about 14 miles. It is rated hard. The climb is steady, with the steepest stretch coming at about 2 miles in, where the grade reaches about 3%. The road reaches a high point of about 420 feet and a low point of about 236 feet, with the starting elevation around 412 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 78°F and October highs around 79°F, while July and August average highs near 91°F. Nearby, North Mt Olive Road is about a mile away and Upper Bozeman Road is about 2.6 miles away. Pintlala Creek and Pinchony Creek, both canoeing waters, are within about 8 miles.

  • Best time to go · Oct–May

    Best time to visit Butler Mill Road

    Best months: October–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

      60° / 37°

    2. Feb

      63° / 40°

    3. Mar

      70° / 45°

    4. Apr

      78° / 52°

    5. May

      84° / 59°

    6. Jun

      89° / 67°

    7. Jul

      91° / 71°

    8. Aug

      91° / 70°

    9. Sep

      87° / 65°

    10. Oct

      79° / 54°

    11. Nov

      69° / 44°

    12. Dec

      61° / 38°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Highland Home #2, AL, 7.5 mi away at 555 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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