Alabama · Hiking

Sugar Tree Trail

1.5 mi
distance
179 ft
climb
1,312 ft
high point
Lollipop
route
Feb–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Sugar Tree Trail is a 1.5-mile loop in Blevins Gap Preserve in Alabama, managed by a non-governmental organization. The trail rises from about 720 feet to 1,312 feet, with a total elevation gain of 179 feet, and is rated easy. It is a short outing, taking about half an hour to complete. 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 trail, so temperatures on the higher ground run cooler. Bikes are allowed on the trail. Smokerise Trail and West Bluff Trail both start about 0.3 miles away, and Varnedoe Trail is about 1.3 miles off. Climbers can find bouldering about 2 miles away.

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

    Best time to visit Sugar Tree 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, 8.1 mi away at 590 ft. The station sits about 700 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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