Alabama · Hiking

Rose Hill Road

3.3 mi
round trip
648 ft
climb
455 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Oct–Apr
best months

Rose Hill Road is a 6.5-mile out-and-back hike in Alabama, starting and ending in the town of Rose Hill. The route rises from about 435 feet to a high point of 455 feet, with a total climb of 648 feet over the course of the trip. The steepest stretch comes at about 2.2 miles in, where the grade reaches 8 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show October highs around 81°F with lows near 58°F, while July highs average about 94°F. The hike takes about 2.5 hours. Straughn School Road lies about 2.4 miles away, and Main Street is about 2.9 miles off. Paddlers can head to Lightwood Knot Creek, roughly 6.7 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit Rose Hill 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

      63° / 41°

    2. Feb

      67° / 44°

    3. Mar

      75° / 50°

    4. Apr

      81° / 56°

    5. May

      88° / 63°

    6. Jun

      92° / 72°

    7. Jul

      94° / 74°

    8. Aug

      93° / 74°

    9. Sep

      90° / 69°

    10. Oct

      81° / 58°

    11. Nov

      72° / 48°

    12. Dec

      64° / 43°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Andalusia Opp Ap, AL, 10.2 mi away at 310 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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