Alabama · Hiking

Logan Point Trail

Logan Point TrailPhoto: dmtilley, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
1.4 mi
round trip
648 ft
climb
1,454 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Feb–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Logan Point Trail is a short, easy out-and-back hike in Monte Sano State Park in Alabama, managed by State Park and Recreation. The trail is about 2.7 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 115 feet, and it starts at roughly 1,414 feet, rising to a high point of 1,454 feet before returning to the starting level. The climb is gentle, with the steepest stretch at the very beginning, about 12% grade, and the rest of the route stays mild. 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, and April highs around 71°F. That station sits well below the trail, so temperatures on the higher ground run cooler. Several other trails start close by. Stone Cuts Trail and Panther Knob Trail are each about 0.1 mile away, and Mist Opportunity Trail is about 0.2 mile off. For climbing, Arrowhead Trail is about 2.6 miles away.

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

    Best time to visit Logan Point Trail

    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. The station sits about 900 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.

Route details

Distance
1.4 mi round trip
Climbing
About 648 ft
Summit
1,587 ft
Difficulty
Easy
Time
About 0.5 hours

Other routes up Logan Point

Questions about this route

How long is the Logan Point Trail on Logan Point?

About 1.4 mi round trip.

How much elevation gain is on the Logan Point Trail?

About 648 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Logan Point Trail?

It is rated easy.

How long does the Logan Point Trail take?

About 0.5 hours round trip.

How many routes go up Logan Point?

4: Panther Knob Trail, Stone Cuts Trail, Sinks Trail and Logan Point Trail.

Conditions and forecast on Logan Point

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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