Alabama · Hiking

Campfire Trail

1.9 mi
round trip
729 ft
climb
635 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Oct–May
best months

Campfire Trail is a 1.9-mile loop in Wind Creek State Park in Alabama, managed by State Park and Recreation. The trail rises from about 538 feet to a high point of 635 feet, with a total elevation gain of 230 feet. The climb is moderate, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.83 miles in, where the grade reaches 15 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Alexander City show October highs around 77°F with lows near 51°F, and April highs around 75°F with lows near 48°F. July is the hottest month, with typical highs around 91°F. The Alabama Reunion Trail lies about 1.4 miles away. Climbers can find Smith Mountain and Latrine Boulder about 6 miles off, and paddlers can head to Elkahatchee Creek, roughly 7 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Oct–May

    Best time to visit Campfire Trail

    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

      56° / 32°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      60° / 35°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      68° / 42°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      75° / 48°

      8 wet

    5. May

      82° / 58°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      88° / 66°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      91° / 70°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      90° / 69°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      86° / 63°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      77° / 51°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      66° / 40°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      58° / 35°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Alexander City, AL, 5.9 mi away at 640 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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