6.0 miles
Distance
501 ft
Climb
-496 ft
Descent
810 ft
High Point
6 ft
Altitude change
573 ft
Altitude min
573 ft
Altitude start
577 ft
Altitude end
-20.6%
Grade max
30.7%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
4,131 ft
Distance flat

This loop gets you to the top of Jekyll quickly via Terrace Drive, Peavine Falls Road, and a portion of Quarry Road Trail before heading across Centepede and then down the flowy portions of Jekyll. Throw in Mr. Toad, Snake, and Foreplay at the beginning for a fun warm up. Best ridden counterclockwise. Difficulty: Blue

Detailed Description
Jekyll Loop (Short) is a 6 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Birmingham Alabama. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 501 ft with a max elevation of 810 ft then descends -496 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    6 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 1 min
  • Altitude min
    573 ft
  • Altitude start
    573 ft
  • Altitude end
    577 ft
  • Climb
    501 ft
  • Descent
    -496 ft
  • Grade max
    -20.6%
  • Grade min
    30.7%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    4,131 ft

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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Centipede
    Jun 23, 2026 @ 6:59am (America/Chicago)
    Jun 23, 2026
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    Terrace Drive
    Apr 5, 2026 @ 9:40am (America/Chicago)
    Apr 5, 2026
    Jekyll
    Apr 3, 2026 @ 10:05am (America/Chicago)
    Apr 3, 2026
    Quarry Road Trail
    Oct 3, 2025 @ 2:07pm (America/Chicago)
    Oct 3, 2025
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    Peavine Falls Road
    Feb 10, 2023 @ 8:33am
    Feb 10, 2023
    Everything looks good
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