1.4 mi
Distance
417 ft
Elev. Gain
35m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Stephens Gap Cave Trail is an out-and-back trail in Jackson County, Alabama. It is 1.4 miles long and gains 417 feet. The nearest town is Woodville, 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
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
Stephens Gap Callahan Cave Preserve, owned by the Southeastern Cave Conservancy (SCCi). A free permit (request ahead via permits.scci.org) is required; limited to 25 people/day and helmets are required even in the walk-in section.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 210 ft |
| High point | 0.7 mi | 313 ft |
| End | 1.4 mi | 210 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Permit required
Apply through the issuing agency. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates on the agency page.
Free SCCi cave-preserve permit required for all visitors, including surface hikers.
Official sources & verification
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Woodville, AL · about 3 mi away
- County:
- Jackson County, AL
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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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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