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OSM map layer · LineString
34.73, -86.51 · rel 6964122
34.73, -86.51 · rel 6964122
South Plateau Loop
A 5,4 km loop walk through alpine terrain and lakes in Alabama.
Loop walk
start = finish · Alabama
5,4km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
Quiet area
Uncrowded
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02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
2× Water
Monte Sano Mountain
summit ·
193 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Fearn Spring
Water ·
on the route
3,6 km
67%
Little Chalybeate Spring
Water ·
on the route
3,6 km
67%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
South Plateau Loop is 5.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, South Plateau Loop takes approximately 1h 21min to complete.
Yes, South Plateau Loop is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
South Plateau Loop starts near coordinates 34.7366, -86.5071.
South Plateau Loop is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.