Alabama · Hiking

Walsingham Trail

0.4 mi
distance
10 ft
climb
1,205 ft
high point
Lollipop
route
Feb–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Walsingham Trail is a short, easy loop in Blevins Gap Preserve in Alabama, managed by a non-governmental organization. The trail is about 0.4 miles long, with a low point of 1,145 feet and a high of 1,205 feet, so the climb is gentle, with only about 10 feet of elevation gain. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.28 miles in, with a 10% grade. Bikes are allowed on the trail, but horses are not. The route is compact, so it works well as a quick outing or a warm-up before exploring the network of trails around it. 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 about 600 feet lower than the trail, so temperatures on the preserve run cooler. Stevenson Trail is about 0.2 miles away, and Jones Valley Loop Trail and Fanning Trail are each about 0.3 miles off. For climbing, the Bouldering area is about 3 miles away.

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

    Best time to visit Walsingham 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, 9.4 mi away at 590 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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