Eastern Continental Trail
- 1.2 mi
- round trip
- 887 ft
- climb
- 1,120 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- Sep–May
- best months
The Eastern Continental Trail is a short, easy hike in Weogufka State Forest in southern Alabama, managed by the State Department of Land. The route is an out-and-back of about 2.3 miles, with a high point of 1,120 feet and a total climb of 887 feet for the round trip. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 75°F in April to 74°F in October, with October also seeing the fewest wet days of the year. The trail begins close to several other routes, including the Pinhoti Trail and the Pinhoti National Recreation Trail, both about 0.6 miles away, and Cc Camp Road, just 0.1 mile off. For time on the water, Weogufka Creek lies about 9.8 miles away.
Best time to go · Sep–May
Best time to visit Eastern Continental Trail
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.
Jan
55° / 35°
10 wet
Feb
59° / 38°
9 wet
Mar
67° / 43°
9 wet
Apr
75° / 50°
8 wet
May
81° / 58°
8 wet
Jun
86° / 66°
9 wet
Jul
89° / 69°
11 wet
Aug
87° / 69°
10 wet
Sep
83° / 64°
7 wet
Oct
74° / 52°
6 wet
Nov
64° / 42°
7 wet
Dec
57° / 37°
10 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Rockford 3 Ese, AL, 12.9 mi away at 600 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Route details
- Distance
- 1.2 mi round trip
- Climbing
- About 887 ft
- Summit
- 1,156 ft
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- About 0.5 hours
Other routes up Flag Mountain
Questions about this route
How long is the Eastern Continental Trail on Flag Mountain?
About 1.2 mi round trip.
How much elevation gain is on the Eastern Continental Trail?
About 887 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Eastern Continental Trail?
It is rated easy.
How long does the Eastern Continental Trail take?
About 0.5 hours round trip.
How many routes go up Flag Mountain?
3: Eastern Continental Trail, Cc Camp Road and Pinhoti National Recreation Trail.
Conditions and forecast on Flag Mountain
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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