Alabama · Hiking

Vizzney Land

0.9 mi
round trip
253 ft
climb
1,732 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Vizzney Land is a short, easy loop hike in Desoto State Park in Alabama, managed by State Park and Recreation. The route is about 0.9 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 74 feet and a total loss of 179 feet, making it a gentle walk that can be done in under an hour. The trail starts at about 1,728 feet and reaches a high point of 1,732 feet before descending. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.55 miles in, with a grade of about 5 percent. Bikes are allowed, so the loop works for hikers and riders alike. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Valley Head weather station show October highs around 72°F with lows near 48°F, and April highs around 70°F. That station sits well below the trail, so temperatures on the route run cooler. The Never Never Land Mountain Bike Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and the Orange and Blue trails are each about half a mile off. Winter Wall, a climbing area, is about 2.7 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Vizzney Land

    Best months: March–June 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

      49° / 30°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      53° / 32°

      12 wet

    3. Mar

      61° / 39°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      70° / 46°

      11 wet

    5. May

      77° / 55°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      83° / 63°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 67°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      86° / 66°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      81° / 60°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      72° / 48°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      60° / 38°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      52° / 33°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Valley Head, AL, 5.5 mi away at 1,121 ft. The station sits about 600 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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