Mountain Bike

4.2 miles

Distance

173 ft

Climb

-168 ft

Descent

1,625 ft

High Point

Course 4 & 8:
Short Course: Starting from the picnic area pavilion, go behind lodge and out SP--> SP to a Lt. on FT--> FT to a Rt. On Bog Trail--> Lt. on FBT--> at the end of FBT take cabin road, cross overlook and take NP--> NP all the way back, crossing in front of guard shack, come out by overlook and finish back at pavilion.

Long Course: Same start as short, but going straight on FT taking Rt. On FBT (heading towards O’shan Point)--> at point take MM--> at first Sinks crossing turn Rt. And go down and through the sinks, up and out to closed road, cross closed road, and up cold springs to NP where it will rejoin the short course and finish same as SC.

Detailed Description

2018 SORBA-Hsv TTT#4&8 - Short Course is a 4 mile intermediate race route located near Huntsville Alabama. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 173 ft with a max elevation of 1,625 ft then descends -168 ft.

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Huntsville Area Mountainbike Riders (www.hamrhsv.com)

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Trails in Route

	North Plateau Loop				1,778 ft
	Firetower Trail				354 ft
	South Plateau Loop				4,337 ft
	Firetower Trail				1,427 ft
	Bog Trail				505 ft
	Family Bike Trail				1 mile
	South Plateau Loop				262 ft
	South Plat to Bankhead Connector				52 ft
	North Plateau Loop				1 mile

Details

Race Course
Riding area

Monte Sano State Park and Land Trust
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Moderate
Ridelogs

15

More Stats for 2018 SORBA-Hsv TTT#4&8 - Short Course mountain bike route

Avg time

43 min 9 sec
Altitude min

1,571 ft
Altitude start

1,579 ft
Altitude end

1,581 ft
Grade max

-17.5%
Grade min

12%
Distance climb

2 miles
Distance down

1 mile
Distance flat

1 mile

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trail	date	description
South Plateau Loop	Jun 11, 2025 @ 5:21am Jun 11, 2025	06/11 - region drying, some wet/muddy spots in the usual areas reporter
South Plat to Bankhead Connector	Jun 11, 2025 @ 5:21am Jun 11, 2025	06/11 - region drying, some wet/muddy spots in the usual areas reporter
North Plateau Loop	Jun 11, 2025 @ 5:21am Jun 11, 2025	06/11 - region drying, some wet/muddy spots in the usual areas reporter
Firetower Trail	Jun 11, 2025 @ 5:21am Jun 11, 2025	06/11 - region drying, some wet/muddy spots in the usual areas reporter
Family Bike Trail	Jun 11, 2025 @ 5:21am Jun 11, 2025	06/11 - region drying, some wet/muddy spots in the usual areas reporter