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Rainbow Mountain Loop Trail

Madison Alabama Hikes

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Rainbow Mountain Loop Trail - Madison Alabama Hikes

An oasis amidst the subdivisions, the Rainbow Mountain Loop Trail follows a generally rocky path around the east face of the mountain and features unique rock formations such as Balance Rock, a cliffline with excellent views, fossils, Belly-Up and other caves, and a waterfall. Trail surface: Generally rocky, with small boulders and table rocks acting as pavers along the route.

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Trail Statistics & Information
Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Madison
Length: 2.1 total miles
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Trail Type: Loop
Skill Level: Easy to moderate
Duration: 2 hours
Season: Year-round
Top Elevation: 1,150 feet
Local Contacts: Huntsville Land Trust
Local Maps: USGS Madison
Topo Map: Rainbow Mountain Loop Trail Topographic Map
Guide Book: Hiking Alabama Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
Trail Directions: View Guide
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Date of Trip: 7/25/2009
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Great Trail. A little warm to start near lunch. The trail guide from Trai…

Weather Conditions

  1. Tonight
    Increasing clouds. Lows in the lower 40s. Light winds.

  2. Saturday
    Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs near 60. East winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

  3. Saturday Night
    Showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Light winds becoming east around 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 80 percent.

  4. Sunday
    Showers likely. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

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Hiking Alabama
Hiking Alabama

by Joe Cuhaj (Falcon Publishing)

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