How long is Dismals Canyon?

1.5 miles, loop, with about 200 feet of elevation gain — roughly 36 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Dismals Canyon?

It's rated Easy. a sandstone canyon that glows with glowworms at night

Where is Dismals Canyon?

Dismals Canyon is in Alabama. a sandstone canyon that glows with glowworms at night

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Dismals Canyon

Alabama

Distance1.5 mi

Est. time~36 min

Elevation gain↗ 200 ft

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Dismals Canyon is a easy 1.5-mile loop hike in Alabama with about 200 ft of elevation gain. a sandstone canyon that glows with glowworms at night.

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