Alabama · Hiking

Mill Trail

0.5 mi
round trip
340 ft
climb
1,029 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Feb–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Mill Trail is a short, easy out-and-back hike in Alabama, about half a mile long and with a total elevation gain of 340 feet. The route starts at a low point of 671 feet and climbs to a high of 1,029 feet before returning, making it a gentle walk that fits easily into a day spent exploring the surrounding trails. The nearest town is Cedar Point, about 1.6 miles away. The trail is part of a cluster of short routes, with Bethel Creek Loop Trail and Carpenter Trail both about 0.1 mile away and Falling Sink Trail about 0.3 mile off. That makes it simple to string together a few hikes in one outing. 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 about 440 feet lower than the trail's high point, so temperatures on the higher ground run a little cooler. The trip takes about half an hour, so plan on a quick stop. Paddlers can head to Little Paint Creek, about 5.7 miles away, and climbers will find bouldering about 7.2 miles off.

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

    Best time to visit Mill 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, 6.2 mi away at 590 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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