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Walls of Jericho Trail in James D. Martin Skyline Wildlife Management Area

The Walls of Jericho Trail offers a striking and immersive hiking experience. Starting from the Alabama trailhead, the hike is characterized by its challenging descent into a gorge framed by towering limestone cliffs. Along the way, hikers traverse various creek crossings, pass through a historic cemetery, and witness the area's unique limestone formations and seasonal waterfalls. The trail culminates at a natural amphitheater where Turkey Creek emerges dramatically from the base of the bluff. #Hiking #Gorge #River #Waterfall #Forest #Nature

  • Distance: 6.6 mi
  • Elevation gain: 448 m
  • Maximum elevation: 542 m
  • Elevation loss: 448 m
  • Minimum elevation: 220 m
  • Moving time: 3 h 46 m
  • Moving speed: 1.8 mph
  • Maximum speed: 6.7 mph
  • Total time: 4 h 11 m
  • Global speed: 1.6 mph

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  • Distance: 6.6 mi
  • Elevation gain: 448 m
  • Maximum elevation: 542 m
  • Elevation loss: 448 m
  • Minimum elevation: 220 m
  • Moving time: 3 h 46 m
  • Moving speed: 1.8 mph
  • Maximum speed: 6.7 mph
  • Total time: 4 h 11 m
  • Global speed: 1.6 mph

About this trail

Name: Walls of Jericho Trail in James D. Martin Skyline Wildlife Management Area trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Walls of Jericho Hiking Trail Head, AL 79, Skyline, Jackson County, Alabama, United States (34.97662 -86.08058)

End: Walls of Jericho Hiking Trail Head, AL 79, Skyline, Jackson County, Alabama, United States (34.97659 -86.08060)

Coordinates: 34.97659 -86.10376 34.99008 -86.08054

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Walls of Jericho Hiking Trail

United States > Alabama > Jackson County > Jericho

Distance: 6.7 mi • Elevation gain: 460 m • Maximum elevation: 544 m

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United States > Kentucky > Fulton County > Hickman

Distance: 312.5 mi • Elevation gain: 4,204 m • Maximum elevation: 592 m

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