Alabama · Hiking

Max Barton Road

0.6 mi
round trip
84 ft
climb
346 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Oct–May
best months

Max Barton Road is an easy out-and-back hike in western Alabama, about 1.6 miles from the town of Heath. The route is short, roughly 1.2 miles long, with a total climb of about 84 feet from a start near 305 feet to a high point of 346 feet. The steepest stretch comes within the first third of the route, at a grade of about 4%. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Andalusia show October highs around 79°F and lows near 53°F, while July highs average about 91°F. The station sits about 96 feet lower than the route's high point, so temperatures up top run a little cooler. The hike takes about half an hour, and several other short routes start within a few miles, including Pinewood Road and Stewart Street, each about 1.4 miles away. For paddling, Five Runs Creek is about 6 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Oct–May

    Best time to visit Max Barton Road

    Best months: October–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

      60° / 35°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      65° / 38°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      72° / 44°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      78° / 50°

      6 wet

    5. May

      84° / 59°

      7 wet

    6. Jun

      89° / 68°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      91° / 70°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      90° / 70°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      87° / 65°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      79° / 53°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      70° / 42°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      63° / 37°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Andalusia 3 W, AL, 3.3 mi away at 250 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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