Alabama · Hiking

Terrell Connector Trail

0.48-mile out-and-back trail in Alabama with 68 ft of elevation gain.

0.5 mi
round trip
103 ft
climb
724 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Best time to visit Terrell Connector Trail

Best months: March–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° / 32°

    11 wet

  2. Feb

    54° / 35°

    10 wet

  3. Mar

    63° / 43°

    11 wet

  4. Apr

    72° / 50°

    10 wet

  5. May

    79° / 60°

    9 wet

  6. Jun

    86° / 68°

    10 wet

  7. Jul

    89° / 71°

    10 wet

  8. Aug

    88° / 71°

    8 wet

  9. Sep

    83° / 65°

    7 wet

  10. Oct

    73° / 53°

    7 wet

  11. Nov

    62° / 42°

    9 wet

  12. Dec

    53° / 36°

    11 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Guntersville No.2, AL, 8.2 mi away at 595 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Terrell Connector Trail is a short, easy hike in Lake Guntersville State Park in Alabama, managed by State Park and Recreation. The trail is about half a mile long, with a total climb of about 100 feet, and it makes a quick out-and-back from the park's trail network. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show October highs around 73°F with lows near 53°F, and April is similar at about 72°F by day and 50°F at night. Summer runs hotter, with July highs near 89°F. Bikes are allowed on the trail, but horses are not. Several other trails sit within about half a mile, including Dry Falls Trail, Old Still Trail and Ken's Pass. Climbers can find Guntersville Roof about a mile away.