Difficulty: Hard
6.5 Miles
Out and Back
Trail Guide Summary
Since opening in the summer of 2004 the Walls of Jericho has seen tens of thousands of visitors. The trail spans from Tennessee to Alabama and has a lot of nature to see and experience in its 21,453 acres. From over a hundred species of fish and forty five types of mussels to many species of song and non-song birds for your viewing and listening pleasure it’s a great hike for any avid nature lover. Also called the Grand Canyon of the South there is a lot to experience in this untouched piece of land. Feel free to bring your horse for a lot of the trail and tie them up or hike it on your own. Don’t forget to look for the rare Tennessee cave salamander while heading to the falls!
Trail Data
Location: Jackson County, Alabama, U.S.
Elevation: 1,800 feet.
Elevation Gain: 1,280 feet.
Distance: 7 Miles.
Time: 6 Hours +.
Difficulty: Medium to hard.
Trail Type: Out and back
Acreage: 2 states 21,453 acres.
Park Type: State
Usage: Medium.
Activities
Hiking: Yes
Camping: Yes Tent
Fires Allowed: Yes
Fishing: Yes
Biking: Yes
Swimming: Yes
Boating: No
Horseback Riding: Yes
ATVs: No
Hunting: Yes
Spelunking: Yes
Dogs: Yes
Restrooms: No
Showers: No
Lodging: No
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