Alabama · Hiking

Smokerise Trail

1.5 mi
round trip
725 ft
climb
1,187 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Feb–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Smokerise Trail is a 1.5-mile hike in Blevins Gap Preserve in Alabama, managed by a non-governmental organization. The trail is an out-and-back with a total climb of about 725 feet, and the high point reaches 1,187 feet. The route starts at roughly 1,183 feet, and the steepest stretch comes early, with a 43% grade at about 0.09 miles in. 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 600 feet lower than the trail, so temperatures on the trail run cooler. The trip takes about 1.5 hours. Bikes are allowed. Sugar Tree Trail is 0.3 miles away and West Bluff Trail is 0.5 miles away. Walsingham Trail and Stevenson Trail are both within about 1.4 miles.

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

    Best time to visit Smokerise 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, 8.2 mi away at 590 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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