The Southeast boasts many wonderful hiking trails. One of the most popular trails, which is also considered one of the best hikes in Alabama, is the Walls of Jericho Trail. To learn about this trail and what all it entails, take a look below.
Alabama’s Walls of Jericho is a scenic area covering approximately 12,500 acres in Jackson County. In fact, because of its massive size, it’s best known as the “Grand Canyon of the South.”
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The Walls of Jericho Trail is an 8.1-mile, out-and-back trail with a hard level of difficulty. Because of this difficult rating, this trail isn’t recommended for beginner hikers.
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One of the greatest things about hiking the Walls of Jericho Trail is that you’ll encounter a variety of unique features along your journey, including man-made and natural bridges, camping spots, and…
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…there’s also a cemetery with graves dating all the way back to the 1800s.
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While hiking the Walls of Jericho Trail, you’ll cross Hurricane Creek and Turkey Creek. Turkey Creek, which is pictured below, will lead you to the end of the trail.
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In addition to appropriate hiking gear, you’ll also want to bring along your camera. You’ll encounter lots of beautiful scenery, so you’ll definitely want to capture many photos.
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The “Walls,” which are made from limestone and resemble an amphitheater, are waiting for you at the end of the trail. However, the waterfall that’s hidden within the “Walls” is why most people choose to hike this difficult trail. Even though the journey of reaching this waterfall is quite challenging, the waterfall itself makes it so worth it!
alltrails/Rebecca Edington The best time of year to hike the Walls of Jericho Trail is from March through November. For more information, be sure to take a look at the trail’s AllTrails page.
Have you ever hiked the Walls of Jericho Trail? If so, would you do it again? Please share your hiking experience with us in the comments below.
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We have the trail map for you!
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The best time of year to hike the Walls of Jericho Trail is from March through November. For more information, be sure to take a look at the trail’s AllTrails page.
Another waterfall trail in Alabama that’s a definite must-hike is the Peavine Falls Trail at Oak Mountain State Park. For information, be sure to take a look at the following article: The Alabama Hike That Leads To The Most Unforgettable Destination.
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Address: Walls of Jericho Alabama Trailhead, Parking lot, Estillfork, AL 35745, USA
