Martin Hollow (PG) (FR 409K) in AL -- Camping Rules & Access

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Martin Hollow (PG) (FR 409K) in AL

Road corridorNFs in Alabama

5.3 mi from Brent

Maps 397 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 5.5–6, 6.7–7.2 and 9.2–9.9 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 10.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 6.5 miles of it dirt.
  • Estimated climb: 1,400 ft over 10.4 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 25%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Open country, with nothing named rising within 30 miles.
  • Cahaba River runs 0.9 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 52–77°F, 3.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.