Tennessee · Hiking

Walls of Jericho Trail

Walls of Jericho TrailPhoto: dmtilley, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
3.4 mi
one way
1,090 ft
climb
1,780 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Mar–Nov
best months

Walls of Jericho Trail is a 3.4-mile moderate hike in Tennessee's Walls of Jericho Designated State Natural Area, managed by State Fish and Wildlife. The trail rises from about 1,022 feet to 1,780 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,090 feet and a steepest stretch of about 20% at 1.9 miles in. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the Sewanee weather station, about 18 miles away, show October highs near 68°F and May highs near 74°F, while July and August average around 84°F. The trail is a point-to-point route, and the climb includes more descent than ascent, with a total loss of 1,217 feet. Bikes and horses are not allowed. The South Rim Trail lies about 0.6 miles away, and the Walls Of Jericho Trail (TN Trailhead) is about 0.8 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Mar–Nov

    Best time to visit Walls of Jericho Trail

    Best months: March–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

      45° / 29°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      49° / 32°

      12 wet

    3. Mar

      58° / 40°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      67° / 48°

      10 wet

    5. May

      74° / 56°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      81° / 63°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 66°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      84° / 66°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      78° / 60°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      68° / 50°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      58° / 40°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      48° / 33°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sewanee, TN, 18 mi away at 1,928 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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