Alabama · Hiking

Conecuh Trail

15.0 mi
round trip
700 ft
climb
269 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Oct–Apr
best months

Is Conecuh Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in National Forests in Alabama. It doesn't name Conecuh Trail, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · National Forests in Alabama. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

The Conecuh Trail is a 15-mile out-and-back hike in Alabama's National Forests in Alabama, within the Conecuh Ranger District. It is a hard route with an elevation gain of 179 feet. The trail starts at about 266 feet and reaches a high of 269 feet, with the steepest stretch at around 0.27 miles in, where the grade hits about 9%. The trail is managed by the Forest Service and is open year-round. Its natural surface makes it unsuitable for horses. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Florala put October highs around 80°F with lows near 57°F, while April runs about 79°F by day and 55°F at night. The Conecuh Lake Shore Loop Trail lies just 0.1 mile away. Blue Lake Recreation Area, a fishing spot, is about 2 miles off. Cross Country Road and the Eastern Continental Trail (Alabama Roadwalk) are both within about 3.3 miles.

  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit Conecuh Trail

    Best months: October–April. 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

      62° / 41°

    2. Feb

      66° / 43°

    3. Mar

      73° / 49°

    4. Apr

      79° / 55°

    5. May

      87° / 63°

    6. Jun

      90° / 70°

    7. Jul

      92° / 72°

    8. Aug

      92° / 72°

    9. Sep

      89° / 68°

    10. Oct

      80° / 57°

    11. Nov

      71° / 47°

    12. Dec

      64° / 42°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Florala Muni Ap, AL, 14.2 mi away at 314 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.