Near Wild Trail
Creek bed off of Spring Trail
Near Wild Trail
Rock Table
Near Wild Trail
This and several of these beauties (Red Spotted Purple Admirals) were fluttering about on the trail.
Near Wild Trail
Be sure not to catch your toes in these rocks on the Rainbow Loop trail.
Near Wild Trail
Just a few rocks.

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Hike Trail

Wild Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
A short, rocky trail.
0.4
mi
Distance
96
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Wildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.36mi
Distance
96ft
Elevation Gain
28ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
1,045ft
High Point
968ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a short but difficult trail. It starts near the end of the Spring Trail and the top of Rainbow Mountain. The easiest way to get there is by starting from the playground entrance of Rainbow Loop Trail traveling northeast rather than south, turning right on Spring Trail and making another almost immediate right onto Wild Trail. What the Wild Trail lacks in length, it makes up for in relentless ankle-breaking rocks. It's a fun trail, but you must exercise careful and considerate foot placement at all times. I have written an article about Rainbow Mountain if you would like to learn more about this property, please visit my website HuntsvilleOutdoors.com.

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Contributors
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