Alabama · Hiking

Massey Road

2.2 mi
round trip
219 ft
climb
522 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Sep–May
best months

Massey Road is an easy out-and-back hike in Alabama, starting and ending in the town of Center Ridge. The route is about 4.3 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 219 feet, and it reaches a high point of 522 feet. The climb is gentle, with the steepest stretch at about 6% grade near the start, and the trail is rated easy. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show October highs around 77°F with lows near 56°F, and April highs around 75°F. Summer runs hotter, with July and August highs near 89°F. The hike takes about 1.5 hours. Bowden Road is about 2.7 miles away, and Center Ridge Road is about 3.7 miles away. Paddlers can head to Little Patsaliga Creek, about 3.8 miles off, or Three Run Creek, about 7.4 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Sep–May

    Best time to visit Massey Road

    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.

    1. Jan

      58° / 39°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      62° / 42°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      69° / 48°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      75° / 54°

      8 wet

    5. May

      82° / 62°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      87° / 68°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      89° / 71°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      89° / 70°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      85° / 66°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      77° / 56°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      67° / 46°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      60° / 41°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Highland Home 2 S, AL, 9.1 mi away at 614 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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