Start
486 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
34.74, -86.51 · rel 6960046
34.74, -86.51 · rel 6960046
Fire Tower Trail
2,5 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Alabama · 34.74°N ·
86.51°W
2,5km
Distance
light
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
44
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× Water
1× summit
Fearn Spring
Water ·
76 m off route
0,4 km
17%
Little Chalybeate Spring
Water ·
115 m off route
0,4 km
17%
Monte Sano Mountain
summit ·
87 m off route
2,5 km
97%
Carter's Chalybeat Spring
Water ·
378 m off route
2,5 km
99%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
486 m
–
501 m
0 km
1,3 km
2,5 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
500 m elevation
Halfway
490 m elevation
Three quarters
496 m elevation
Finish
497 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Fire Tower Trail is 2.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Fire Tower Trail takes approximately 38 min to complete.
No, Fire Tower Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Fire Tower Trail starts near coordinates 34.7322, -86.504.
Fire Tower Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.