Garrett's Gulch Loop via Foothills Trail (Yellow)
2.2 mi · ▲ 320 ft · 54 min
Garrett's Gulch Loop via Foothills Trail (Yellow) is a 2.2-mile loop in Oak Mountain State Park near New Hope, AL. It climbs 320 ft. It scores 73/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Garrett's Gulch Loop via Foothills Trail (Yellow)
2.2 mi · ▲ 320 ft · 54 min
Elevation 534–765 ft
Loop · Oak Mountain State Park
Trailhead: Foothills Trail (Yellow) · 33.33761, -86.73988
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:34 AM · sunset 6:48 PM
- Start on Foothills Trail (Yellow), heading E.
- 50 ftContinue straight onto Group Camp Road, heading E.
- 0.9 miSharp left onto Lightning, heading NE.
- 0.5 miContinue straight onto Garrett's Gulch, heading W.
- 0.1 miSharp left onto Foothills Trail (Yellow), heading W.
- 0.6 miThe loop closes back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.8 mi in (~25 min). Leave by 6:03 PM for the 6:48 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Trailhead visible from the viewpoint
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- Old Lake–Group Camp Road Loop, 5 sights 3.3 mi · ▲ 463 ft
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