Alabama · Hiking

Norman Bridge Road

7.5 mi
distance
113 ft
climb
282 ft
high point
Lollipop
route
Oct–Apr
best months

Norman Bridge Road is a 7.5-mile loop hike in Alabama, about 0.2 miles from the town of Wiley. The route starts and ends at roughly 180 feet, with a high point of about 280 feet. The climb is rated moderate, with a total elevation gain of 113 feet and a total loss of 84 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 3.7 miles, where the grade reaches 11 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Montgomery show October highs around 80°F with lows near 57°F, while July and August average highs in the mid-90s. Other outings close by include South Decatur Street, about 4.5 miles away, and Catoma Creek, a canoeing spot about 5 miles off. Madison Avenue is about 6 miles away, and Pintlala Creek is about 9.6 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit Norman Bridge Road

    Best months: October–April. 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° / 40°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      65° / 43°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      72° / 50°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      79° / 56°

      8 wet

    5. May

      86° / 64°

      8 wet

    6. Jun

      92° / 71°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      94° / 75°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      94° / 74°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      89° / 69°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      80° / 57°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      70° / 46°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      62° / 41°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Montgomery 6sw, AL, 5.7 mi away at 225 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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