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18.2 miles
Distance
2,275 ft
Climb
-2,275 ft
Descent
01:45:51
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
626 ft
Altitude min
814 ft
Altitude max
732 ft
Altitude start
731 ft
Altitude end
-29.824%
Grade max
24.972%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
01:45:51
Avg time
Duck River Full Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaDuck River Trails
Cullman, Alabama -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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State Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeMachine Groomed
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailRock Face, Rock Garden
Nice bench cut trail with good flow. Lots of rollers, especially on the southern half. The north half of the trail is a little tougher, more overgrown, and has more rocks, but they are generally built into fun features.
Creek crossings and ditches are built up with rocks, but they seemed to have settled a bit so the entrance and exits can be a little steep and abrupt. These are likely the most treacherous portions of the trail.
No water sources along the trail, but there are three restrooms at mile 0, 4 and 16. Mileage markers start at the boat ramp on County Roads 1647 and go counterclockwise. The trail is marked as 19 miles, but GPS likes to come back as an 18 mile ride.
The trail is fun either direction, but around mile 19 (south of the dam) there is a good descent if you are going clockwise. There is a lower trail (unmapped) and an upper trail in this area.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 7 rides
- 23 miles avg distance
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- 48 rides
- Last: Oct 13, 2026
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Directions to duck-river-full-loop trailhead
(34.185310, -86.676080)
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4 Reviews & Comments
mashaw
Like Justin said, there is a black diamond portion along the south side by the dam. Had a good time here. Unique trails and very well maintained/ bike-focused
Justin01ZECK
The trial has a small section marked as a black diamond that I haven’t seen referenced as that anywhere else.
caincreek
Several tree falls blocking trail around mile marker 6. One part of trail washed out in same area. Will take a lot of work to clear.
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