Old Rockhouse Road
- 0.8 mi
- round trip
- 215 ft
- climb
- 837 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- Sep–May
- best months
Old Rockhouse Road is an easy out-and-back hike in Alabama, starting in the community of Holman Crossroads. The route is roughly 1.6 miles long and reaches a high point of 837 feet. It's a short, low-effort outing with a total elevation gain of 215 feet, making it a simple stop for anyone passing through the area. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show October highs around 76°F with lows near 49°F, and April is similar at about 75°F and 48°F. The station sits several hundred feet lower than the trail, so temperatures on the road run a little cooler. The hike takes about half an hour to complete. Redbud Road lies 0.8 miles away, and Azelea Road is 1.1 miles off. The Pinhoti Trail is 2.4 miles away, and Weogufka Creek, a canoeing spot, is 3.3 miles from the road.
Best time to go · Sep–May
Best time to visit Old Rockhouse 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.
Jan
55° / 31°
10 wet
Feb
59° / 34°
9 wet
Mar
67° / 41°
10 wet
Apr
75° / 48°
8 wet
May
81° / 57°
9 wet
Jun
87° / 65°
10 wet
Jul
90° / 69°
11 wet
Aug
89° / 67°
9 wet
Sep
85° / 61°
7 wet
Oct
76° / 49°
7 wet
Nov
65° / 39°
7 wet
Dec
57° / 34°
10 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sylacauga 4 Ne, AL, 7 mi away at 490 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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