Alabama · Hiking

Fagan Springs

0.7 mi
round trip
143 ft
climb
854 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Feb–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Fagan Springs is an easy out-and-back hike in Alabama's Monte Sano Nature Preserve, a non-governmental land unit about 0.7 miles from the town of Owens Cross Roads. The route is short and gentle, covering roughly 1.4 miles with a total elevation gain of 143 feet. The trail rises from a starting point near 757 feet to a high of 854 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 0.65 miles in. The grade there reaches about 8 percent, so plan for a slight climb rather than a steep one. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show October highs around 74°F with lows near 47°F, while July and August average highs in the upper 80s. The hike pairs easily with several other short walks in the preserve. Alms House Trail, Tollgate Trail and Wagon Trail all start about 0.2 miles away, and Young - Kennedy Trail is about 0.3 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Feb–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Fagan Springs

    Best months: February–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° / 30°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      55° / 32°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      63° / 39°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      71° / 46°

      10 wet

    5. May

      78° / 56°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      86° / 64°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      88° / 68°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      88° / 67°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      84° / 59°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      74° / 47°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      62° / 36°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      53° / 32°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Owens Cross Roads 3s, AL, 14.2 mi away at 590 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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