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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: 1,470 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 1,778 ft
  • Elevation loss: 1,470 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 722 ft
  • 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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Trail profile

  • Distance: 6.6 mi
  • Elevation gain: 1,470 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 1,778 ft
  • Elevation loss: 1,470 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 722 ft
  • 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

Topography: Jackson County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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Walls of Jericho Hiking Trail

United States > Alabama > Jackson County > Jericho

Distance: 6.7 mi • Elevation gain: 1,509 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,785 ft

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United States > Kentucky > Fulton County > Hickman

Distance: 312.5 mi • Elevation gain: 13,793 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,942 ft

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