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4,400 ft
Distance
38 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
00:06:28
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
00:06:28
Avg time

Driskell Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve
    Huntsville, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #27813 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #31450 in Trail Running
    • #35827 in Hiking
  • 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.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 10, 2026
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Jul 22, 2026 @ 9:45am (America/Chicago)
Jul 22, 2026
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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
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Ideal
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Driskell Trail

        ▼ 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.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Driskell Trail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Driskell Trail are:
        • January (3 activities)
        • October (2 activities)
        • August (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ 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 5 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 301 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 441 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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