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18.2 miles
Distance
2,275 ft
Climb
-2,275 ft
Descent
01:54:38
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
01:54:38
Avg time

Duck River Full Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Duck River Trails
    Cullman, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #41210 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #73260 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock 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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Sep 14, 2025 @ 12:21pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Sep 14, 2025
May 28, 2024 @ 12:57pm
May 28, 2024
 Bridge obstructed by logs. Urgently needs clearing
Mar 9, 2024 @ 11:08am
Mar 9, 2024
 Little muddy in spots bc of recent rain. One tree down
Apr 10, 2023 @ 7:59pm
Apr 10, 2023
 Big trees cut up and trails clear.
Mar 6, 2023 @ 2:21am
Mar 6, 2023
 Numerous large trees blown down on trail due to last weeks storms. And a lot of debris/limbs down on trail.
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on Sep 14, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
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        Directions to duck-river-full-loop trailhead (34.185310, -86.676080)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Duck River Full Loop

        ▼ Where is Duck River Full Loop located?
        Duck River Full Loop is located in Duck River Trails, Cullman, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Duck River Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.18531, -86.67608.
        ▼ How hard is Duck River Full Loop?
        Duck River Full Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Duck River Full Loop?
        Duck River Full Loop has 2,275 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,275 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 626 ft to 814 ft.
        ▼ Is Duck River Full Loop a point to point trail?
        Duck River Full Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ How long is Duck River Full Loop?
        Duck River Full Loop is 18.2 miles long. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Duck River Full Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Duck River Full Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Duck River Full Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Duck River Full Loop are:
        • September (4 activities)
        • August (3 activities)
        • April (3 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Duck River Full Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Duck River Full Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Duck River Full Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 hours 15 minutes to ride Duck River Full Loop. The trail is 18.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Duck River Full Loop?
        Duck River Full Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 899 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,110 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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