Window Rock–Hole in the Rock Loop, 7 sights
3.2 mi · ▲ 288 ft · 1 hr 13 min
Window Rock–Hole in the Rock Loop, 7 sights is a 3.2-mile loop in Moss Rock Preserve near Highland Crest, AL. The route passes Frog Pond, Window Rock, Hole in the Rock and High Cliffs. It climbs 288 ft, with sections as steep as 20% grade. It scores 23/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
Elevation
0 mi541 – 827 ft · steepest grade: 20%3.4 mi
Getting there
Trailhead: Moss Rock Preserve Blue Trail 33.37638, -86.85329
Nearest town Highland Crest, AL
Directions
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Window Rock–Hole in the Rock Loop, 7 sights
3.2 mi · ▲ 288 ft · 1 hr 13 min
Elevation 540–827 ft
Loop · Moss Rock Preserve
Trailhead: Moss Rock Preserve Blue Trail · 33.37638, -86.85329
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:35 AM · sunset 6:49 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Moss Rock Preserve Powerline Trail, heading N.
- 50 ftPass Frog Pond.
- 1.3 miPass Window Rock.
- 0.3 miTurn right onto Moss Rock Preserve Orange Trail, heading S.
- 50 ftTurn right onto Moss Rock Preserve White Trail, heading SW.
- 0.4 miBear right, heading SW.
- 0.1 miPass Hole in the Rock.
- 0.3 miPass High Cliffs.
- 0.8 miSharp right onto Moss Rock Preserve Blue Trail, heading SW.
- 250 ftThe loop closes back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Weather
Sunrise 6:35 AMSunset 6:49 PM
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from Moss Rock Preserve Blue Trail Trailhead
- High Cliffs–Frog Pond, 4 sights 1.7 mi · ▲ 150 ft
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