The Iconic Hiking Trail In Alabama Is One Of The Coolest Outdoor Adventures You’ll Ever Take
By Lisa Battles|Published January 24, 2024
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Towering rock formations, waterfalls, and magical forest lands await at Walls of Jericho, hands down the best hiking trail in Northeast Alabama. This natural area comprises 21,453 acres and straddles the Alabama and Tennessee lines, with the 12,510-acre Alabama portion within Jackson County.
The Forever Wild Land Trust bought Alabama's acreage of this area in 2004 from private ownership and began developing it for natural recreation, including hiking and horseback trails.
While there are many activities the public can enjoy there now, the 6.6-mile, out-and-back trail is the most popular. While there are some flat areas and clear views of the area's hills, much of the trail is rocky and has many switchbacks.
Because of that, and elevation gain on the way back out, it's rated as hard and takes three to four hours to complete, on average. It's a favorite nonetheless because the views are worth the work.
Want to make your Walls of Jericho hiking adventure extra special? Check out this cozy Hidden Mountaintop Getaway vacation rental in Hytop, which is just five miles south of the Walls of Jericho Alabama Trailhead.
If getting a little closer to nature is your thing, you might consider glamping in a bell tent at Graham Farm Nature Preserve in Estillfork, which is just 16 miles southwest of the trailhead.
You can learn more about the Walls of Jericho on the Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust website.
Have you hiked at the Walls of Jericho? We’d love to hear about your experience.
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