Alabama · Hiking

Turkey Creek Road

0.8 mi
round trip
322 ft
climb
598 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Feb–May, Sep–Dec
best months

Turkey Creek Road is a short, easy out-and-back hike in Turkey Creek Nature Preserve in Alabama, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The route is about 1.5 miles long, with a total elevation gain of about 49 feet, so it's a gentle walk that can be done in a single outing. The trail rises from a low point of about 553 feet to a high of about 598 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.37 miles in, with a grade of about 9 percent. The climb is mild, and the route is well suited to a quick visit or as a link between other trails in the preserve. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Pinson show October highs around 75°F with lows near 50°F, and April is similar, while July and August average highs around 90°F. Several other trails sit close by. Thompson Trace Trail is about 0.2 miles away, Highlands Trail is about 0.5 miles away, and Narrows Ridge Trail is about 0.7 miles away. Turkey Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 1.8 miles away.

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

    Best time to visit Turkey Creek Road

    Best months: February–May and September–December. 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

      54° / 31°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      58° / 34°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      67° / 41°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      75° / 48°

      8 wet

    5. May

      82° / 56°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      88° / 65°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      90° / 68°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      90° / 68°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      85° / 61°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      75° / 50°

      6 wet

    11. Nov

      64° / 39°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      56° / 34°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pinson, AL, 1 mi away at 608 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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