Alabama · Hiking · Near Albertville

Cutchenmine Trail

2.3 mi
round trip
1,190 ft
climb
652 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Cutchenmine Trail is a moderate, out-and-back hike of about 4.5 miles in Lake Guntersville State Park in Alabama. The trail gains about 117 feet of elevation, with the high point at 652 feet and the low point at 594 feet. The steepest stretch, a 10% grade, comes around 1.8 miles in. Fall is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Guntersville put October highs around 73°F with lows near 53°F, and spring is similar, with April highs around 72°F. July is the warmest month, with highs near 89°F. The trail sits close to a cluster of routes and climbing areas. Guntersville Roof and the Bevil Alternate trail are each about 0.1 mile away, and the Tom Bevill Alternate Trail and King's Chapel Trail are within half a mile.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Town Creek Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 3.2 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 Cutchenmine Trail

    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, 7.3 mi away at 595 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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