Alabama · Hiking

Tally-ho

0.51-mile lollipop trail in Alabama with 198 ft gain and 318 ft loss.

0.5 mi
distance: 1,570 ft
high point: Lollipop
route: Easy
difficulty

Best time to visit Tally-ho

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.

Jan
50° / 30°
11 wet
Feb
55° / 32°
11 wet
Mar
63° / 39°
11 wet
Apr
71° / 46°
10 wet
May
78° / 56°
10 wet
Jun
86° / 64°
10 wet
Jul
88° / 68°
11 wet
Aug
88° / 67°
9 wet
Sep
84° / 59°
7 wet
Oct
74° / 47°
8 wet
Nov
62° / 36°
9 wet
Dec
53° / 32°
12 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Owens Cross Roads 3s, AL, 13.7 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.

Tally-ho is a short, easy hike in Monte Sano State Park in Alabama, managed by State Park and Recreation. The trail is about half a mile long, and it's a low-effort outing that works well as a quick stop or a link between other short routes in the park. The climb is gentle, with a total gain of about 200 feet and a loss of about 320 feet over the course of the hike. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.2 miles in, with a grade of around 8 percent. Bikes are allowed, but horses are not. 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 trail run cooler. Several other trails start close by, including Sinks Trail, Keith Trail and Goat Trail, each about 0.3 miles away, and Panther Knob Trail at about half a mile.