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      With over 70 miles of combined trails Monte Sano State Park and The Land Trust of North Alabama are the central "hub" of the HAMR Ride Center (working on application as IMBA Ride Center)

      Monte Sano State Park is located near Huntsville in northeast Alabama. In Spanish, Monte Sano means “Mountain of Health.” In the late 1800s, visitors from across the United States came for “the season” to experience and enjoy Monte Sano’s fresh air, spectacular views and mineral springs.

      Monte Sano sits on 2,140 acres with spectacular vistas from atop the mountain, especially when the fall leaves show off their colors. In the spring, native azaleas bloom along the 30+ miles of hiking and biking trails.

      The Land Trust Monte Sano Nature Preserve is one of the largest urban land preserves in the United States. Only two miles from Downtown Huntsville, this 1100+ acre natural escape features over 30 miles of free public trails for hiking, biking, and outdoor recreation. Land Trust trails on Monte Sano offer varying levels of difficulty and also connect to the trail networks managed by Monte Sano State Park and Burritt on the Mountain. This nature preserve showcases the importance of conservation with an abundance of native wildflowers, karst features, historically significant sites, sink holes, waterfalls and more.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Shuttleable: YES
      Land Status: State Park
      Bankhead Parking Area google parking directions
      Activities Click to view
      Region Details
      • 1
      • 14
      • 25
      • 25
      • 5

      Region Status
      Open as of Sep 1, 2023
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      71
      Trails Mountain Bike
      73
      Trails E-Bike
      7
      Trails Hike
      68
      Trails Trail Running
      68
      Total Distance
      68 miles
      Total Descent
      8,238 ft
      Total Vertical
      948 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,649 ft
      Reports
      24,553
      Photos
      475
      Ridden Counter
      11,615

      Photos of Monte Sano State Park and Land Trust Mountain Bike

      10 |
      Aug 5, 2023 @ 1:18pm
      Aug 5, 2023
      10 |
      Aug 5, 2023 @ 1:01pm
      Aug 5, 2023
      9 |
      Aug 5, 2023 @ 1:00pm
      Aug 5, 2023
      9 |
      Aug 5, 2023 @ 7:26am
      Aug 5, 2023
      trail: McKay Hollow
      8 |
      Jul 17, 2023 @ 3:27pm
      Jul 17, 2023
      4 |
      Jul 17, 2023 @ 3:16pm
      Jul 17, 2023
      trail: Mountain Mist
      185 |
      Apr 9, 2019 @ 7:22pm
      Apr 9, 2019
      trail: Mountain Mist
      171 |
      Apr 9, 2019 @ 7:22pm
      Apr 9, 2019

      Videos of Monte Sano State Park and Land Trust Mountain Bike

      youtuber The Ride That Made Me Question EVERYTHING!
      22:06 | 178 | Jul 28, 2021 , Huntsville
      Alabama: Monte Sano State Park and The U.S....
      19:11 | 390 | Dec 14, 2020 , Huntsville
      Monte Sano State Park: SORBA Mountain Biking

      554 | Nov 11, 2015
      To Sinks Low Point
      trail: Sinks
      900 | Nov 11, 2015 , Huntsville
      Monte Sano Sinks Mtn Mist
      trail: Sinks
      901 | Nov 11, 2015 , Huntsville
      Monte Sano   Sinks Trail Downhill  GoPro
      trail: Sinks
      880 | Nov 11, 2015 , Huntsville

      Current Trail Warnings

      statustraildateconditionuserinfo
      Mountain Mist
      Sep 25, 2023 @ 4:06pm
      Sep 25, 2023
      Drybhamartist

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Kieth's Trail
      Oct 1, 2023 @ 2:25pm
      5 hours
      Dry squawk3232 HAMR
      Sinks
      Sep 17, 2023 @ 4:00pm
      Sep 17, 2023
      Unknown Trail build: clearing corridor for the...AndrewMoffatt
      Tollgate Trail
      Sep 12, 2023 @ 3:30pm
      Sep 12, 2023
      Dry Small tree downdrdanielrigney
      Family Bike Trail
      Sep 9, 2023 @ 9:38am
      Sep 9, 2023
      Dry Damaged slat on Bucca family trail. I...Chart2006
      Cold Springs Trail
      Sep 9, 2023 @ 9:38am
      Sep 9, 2023
      Dry Tree limb down blocking trail at roughly...Chart2006
      Logan Point Trail
      Sep 4, 2023 @ 9:00am
      Sep 4, 2023
      DryNasty head height tree, even for short...NickBarnes CAMBA
      Stone Cuts Trail
      Sep 1, 2023 @ 9:05am
      Sep 1, 2023
      Dry Small tree top on alternative section of...ericatkins
      Young - Kennedy Trail
      Aug 30, 2023 @ 5:02am
      Aug 30, 2023
      Variable region trails open and drying!TrailPony HAMR
      William Arthur Wells CCC Memorial Trail (Chestnut Trail)
      Aug 30, 2023 @ 5:02am
      Aug 30, 2023
      Variable region trails open and drying!TrailPony HAMR
      Wild Flower Trail
      Aug 30, 2023 @ 5:02am
      Aug 30, 2023
      Variable region trails open and drying!TrailPony HAMR

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      squawk3232addreportKieth's Trail
      Oct 1, 2023 @ 2:25pm
      5 hours
      MichemileswishlistregionMonte Sano State Park and Land Trust
      Oct 1, 2023 @ 2:02pm
      6 hours
      DaskrakanriddentrailFamily Bike Trail
      Sep 29, 2023 @ 12:29pm
      2 days
      TrailPonyaddpoiOak Park Parking Lot and 1 more
      Sep 28, 2023 @ 8:59am
      Sep 28, 2023
      senealriddentrailSinks and 5 more
      Sep 25, 2023 @ 7:50pm
      Sep 25, 2023

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      NickBarnestrailKieth's TrailIt's not clear why this is a black trail. ...
      Sep 23, 2023 @ 8:49am
      Sep 23, 2023
      Chart2006reportFamily Bike TrailThis was submitted on the 4th but just posted....
      Sep 9, 2023 @ 9:38am
      Sep 9, 2023
      ericatkinsreportKieth's Trail12” tree down near the large tree with the...
      Sep 1, 2023 @ 9:31am
      Sep 1, 2023
      TrailPonytrailMcKay HollowThe ride down from what runners refer to as...
      Aug 22, 2023 @ 3:49am
      Aug 22, 2023
      mashawtrailMcKay HollowCouldnt imagine biking this trail..
      Aug 19, 2023 @ 3:12pm
      Aug 19, 2023

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Burritt Trails 32.5 km
      Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 2 52.9 km
      McMullen Cove 9 22 10 25.3 km
      John Hunt Park 15.9 km
      Blevins Gap Preserve 1 3 126.1 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike7367 miles8,159 ft28 miles948 ft
      #499#25948424,5527417,408
      E-Bike73,120 ft180 ft2,795 ft699 ft
      #1,628#416122,6988337
      Hike6867 miles8,084 ft27 miles948 ft
      #383#241624,4862860
      Trail Running6867 miles8,084 ft27 miles948 ft
      #384#238224,48621,911
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