
Sinks Trail, Mountain Mist Trail, Cold Springs Trail, and Firetower Loop
Huntsville, Alabama
3.7 mi
Distance
577 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 26m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Sinks Trail, Mountain Mist Trail, Cold Springs Trail, and Firetower Loop is a loop trail in Monte Sano State Park, managed by the Alabama Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, in Madison County, Alabama. It is 3.7 miles long and gains 577 feet. The nearest town is Huntsville, Alabama, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 496 ft |
| High point | 2.6 mi | 503 ft |
| End | 3.7 mi | 496 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by Alabama Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
Source of truth
- Monte Sano State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Huntsville, AL · about 3 mi away
- County:
- Madison County, AL
- Jurisdiction:
- Monte Sano State Park · Alabama Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(256) 534-3757
- Address:5105 Nolen Ave. Huntsville, AL 35801 · AL
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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In this park
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North Plateau Loop
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Monte Sano State Park
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Mountain Mist Loop
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail

Monte Sano State Park
0.2 mi awayMonte Sano State Park
Huntsville, AL
Reservable
TGL Adventures
3.7 mi awayBrownsboro, AL
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Redstone Arsenal RV Park & Campground
8.2 mi awayHuntsville, AL
Private Reservable

Charest Cove Campground
16.1 mi awayValhermoso Springs, AL
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
The Circus Spot
16.3 mi awayWheeler National Wildlife Refuge
Valhermoso Springs, AL
Reservable
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