more stats
4,400 ft
Distance
38 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
00:06:46
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
779 ft
Altitude min
821 ft
Altitude max
799 ft
Altitude start
807 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-6.3%
Grade max
10.4%
Grade min
1,037 ft
Distance climb
1,194 ft
Distance down
2,169 ft
Distance flat
00:06:46
Avg time

Driskell Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve
    Huntsville, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #127189 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #120592 in E-Biking
    • #126566 in Trail Running
    • #100463 in Hiking
    • #26067 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #414 in Mountain Biking · Alabama [+]
    • #353 in E-Biking
    • #456 in Trail Running
    • #400 in Hiking
    • #91 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, CX
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Land Trust of North Alabama

Loop trail beginning and ending at the parking lot. Principally doubletrack. Includes both wooded and field sections.

Tags

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
  •  
6 Months
  • 7 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
All
  • 60 rides
  • Last: Jul 10, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
update trails status or condition

Driskell Trail Trail Reports

statusdatedescription
Jul 22, 2026 @ 9:45am (America/Chicago)
Jul 22, 2026
reporter
Jun 1, 2026 @ 11:18am (America/Chicago)
Jun 1, 2026
reporter Region Closed, lots of rain over past two weeks, please don't use wet trails until re-opened.
Jan 18, 2026 @ 4:17pm (America/Chicago)
Jan 18, 2026
reporter Trails still wet from 1/16 and currently in freeze/thaw conditions, please avoid use until reopened.
Nov 1, 2025 @ 6:58pm (America/Chicago)
Nov 1, 2025
reporter Region drying, some wet/muddy spots in the usual areas
Oct 27, 2025 @ 11:12am (America/Chicago)
Oct 27, 2025
reporter Rain 10/27 - please allow 24-48 hours for trails to dry
more »
Status:
on Jul 22, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

view (443)
close
      Directions to driskell-trail trailhead (34.774280, -86.549610)

      Photos

      1 more »
      report
      mtb
      64 |
      May 6, 2020 @ 11:50am
      May 6, 2020

      Videos

      no videos have been added for Driskell Trail yet, add a video.
      4.7 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
      5 ★ 67%
      4 ★ 33%
      3 ★
      2 ★
      1 ★

      Reviews / Comments

      No reviews yet, be the first to write a review or ask a question.
      Use trail reports to comment on trail conditions.


      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      • By werics & contributors
      • #222825 - 1,212 views

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Driskell Trail located?
      Driskell Trail is located in Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve, Huntsville, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.77428, -86.54961.
      ▼ How hard is Driskell Trail?
      Driskell Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Driskell Trail?
      Driskell Trail has 38 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 779 ft to 821 ft.
      ▼ Is Driskell Trail a point to point trail?
      Driskell Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Driskell Trail?
      Driskell Trail is 4,400 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Driskell Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Driskell Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Driskell Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Driskell Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Driskell Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Driskell Trail. The trail is 4,400 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Driskell Trail?
      Driskell Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 303 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 443 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.