North Plateau Loop Trail
Trail along the northern plateau of Monte Sano Mountain
Description:
The north loop focuses more on history of the area than the scenery. Along the way hikers pass ruins of structures built by the CCC, as well as the amphitheater they built, which is still standing. Caves, a waterfall, and an observatory are also located along the trail.
Directions: Google Directions
State: Alabama
County: Madison
Latitude: 34.7436981201
Longitude: -86.5114974976
Length: 1.3 miles
Difficulty: 1
Trail viewed 1666 times
| Miles | Trail Name | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | North Plateau Loop Trail | Trail along the northern plateau of Monte Sano Mountain |
| 0 | Stone Cuts Trail | Named for the deep cuts in the limestone walls along a portion of the trail |
| 0 | Mountain Mist Trail Loop | A loop made up of several trails through Monte Sano State Park |
| 0 | McKay Hollow Trail | Trail down the ridge of Monte Sano Mountain to O'Shaughnessy Point |
| 1 | Old Railroad Bed Trail | The Land Trust's Monte Sano Preserve consists of over 1,120 acres with 18 miles of public trails |
| 1 | Land Trust Loop | Loop along the western side of Monte Sano Mountain |
