Alabama · Hiking

South Plat to Mountain Mist

0.1 mi
distance
98 ft
climb
1,597 ft
high point
Lollipop
route
Feb–May, Sep–Nov
best months

South Plat to Mountain Mist is a short, gentle hike in Monte Sano State Park in Alabama, managed by State Park and Recreation. The route is just 0.06 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 98 feet, and it links the South Plat to the Mountain Mist Trail. It's a quick way to move between two of the park's trailheads. The climb is minimal. The route starts at about 1,549 feet and rises to 1,597 feet, with no loss along the way. That makes it an easy addition to a longer walk in the park. 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 well below the park, so temperatures on the plateau run cooler. The hike takes about half an hour. Fire Tower Trail is 0.2 miles away, and Rocky Nightmare and Bucca Trail are each about 0.3 miles off. Mountain Mist Trail is about 0.5 miles away.

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

    Best time to visit South Plat to Mountain Mist

    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, 12.9 mi away at 590 ft. The station sits about 1,000 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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