Alabama · Hiking

Varnedoe Trail

1.8 mi
round trip
890 ft
climb
1,452 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Feb–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Varnedoe Trail is an easy hike of about 1.8 miles in Blevins Gap Preserve in Alabama, managed by a non-governmental organization. The trail is an out-and-back, and the round trip covers about 3.7 miles with a total elevation gain of about 200 feet. The route starts at roughly 1,434 feet and reaches a high point of about 1,452 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 0.15 miles in, where the grade reaches about 11 percent. 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 preserve run cooler. Bikes are allowed on the trail. The Bill and Marion Certain Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and the West Bluff Trail and Sugar Tree Trail are both within about a mile and a half. Climbers can find bouldering about 1.5 miles off.

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

    Best time to visit Varnedoe 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, 6.9 mi away at 590 ft. The station sits about 900 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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