How long is Monte Sano (North Plateau Loop)?

4 miles, loop, with about 500 feet of elevation gain — roughly 1 hr 35 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Monte Sano (North Plateau Loop)?

It's rated Moderate. mountaintop forest above Huntsville

Where is Monte Sano (North Plateau Loop)?

Monte Sano (North Plateau Loop) is in Alabama. mountaintop forest above Huntsville

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Monte Sano (North Plateau Loop)

Alabama

Distance4 mi

Est. time~1 hr 35 min

Elevation gain↗ 500 ft

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Monte Sano (North Plateau Loop) is a moderate 4-mile loop hike in Alabama with about 500 ft of elevation gain. mountaintop forest above Huntsville.

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