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Walls of Jericho

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  3. …Northern Alabama
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“Amazing limestone features. ”

Luke Brisk
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6.7

Miles

10.7

KM

Out and Back

1,788' 545 m

High

769' 234 m

Low

1,371' 418 m

Up

1,370' 418 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (4°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Cave · River/Creek · Swimming · Waterfall · Wildlife

Overview

One of the best trails around. Has amazing limestone cliff faces and waterfalls.

Description

Opposite of most trails, you initially descend into the valley and climb out on the return.

This is the only trail around so it would be hard to get lost. There are some horse trails that cross it, but they are easily distinguishable. You'll cross two creeks, Hurricane and Turkey respectively, via log bridges, before following Turkey Creek to the Walls of Jericho.

The walls are high cliff limestone cliff faces from the creek bed and narrow to a natural amphitheater. Depending on the rainfall, there are multiple waterfalls and good places for some swimming as well.

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Land Manager: Forever Wild Land Trust of Alabama

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Luke Brisk
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  4.6 from 51 votes

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A fun log bridge over Hurricane Creek.
Jun 12, 2017 near Stevenson, AL
Approaching the falls from the Walls of Jericho.
Jun 12, 2017 near Winchester, TN
View of the small waterfall from the end of the trail.
Jun 1, 2019 near Winchester, TN
The best waterfall at the Walls of Jerhico
May 6, 2015 near Winchester, TN
Natural Amphitheater
May 6, 2015 near Winchester, TN
View from above the small waterfall
Jun 1, 2019 near Winchester, TN

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Jul 24, 2023
Private User
Jun 10, 2023
William Travis
Dec 15, 2021
Hannah Witt
Perfect weather. Took 4h26m. — 10h 22m
Apr 4, 2021
Brian Penn
Waterfalls were steady running on 4/4/2021. Beautiful scenary. 2 new pedestrian bridges have been installed to facilitate the creek crossings. 8.1mi — 6h 15m
Mar 29, 2021
Private User
Jan 4, 2021
Hannah Witt
Beautiful 3 tiered waterfall
Nov 22, 2020
Kurt Ryder
Nov 21, 2020
Zac Nail
The hike to walls is the easy part. The trek back is all uphill. 8.6mi — 5h 41m

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