3.5 miles
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:16:18
Avg time

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  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
    Huntsville, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Canal section can sometimes be under water after significant rains, use caution or take White Springs Dike Road around to I-65 bridge

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Eagles Nest Island Loop multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -9 ft
  • Altitude min
    556 ft
  • Altitude max
    565 ft
  • Altitude start
    565 ft
  • Altitude end
    558 ft
  • Grade max
    -3.2%
  • Grade min
    1.8%
  • Distance climb
    3,560 ft
  • Distance down
    4,190 ft
  • Distance flat
    2 miles
  • Avg time
    00:16:18
  • Avg reverse time
    00:17:55
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      Eagles Nest... Trail Reports

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      Oct 2, 2024 @ 7:43am
      Oct 2, 2024
      		 reporter Region open - some typical areas may still have standing water. Please help by removing debris and small downed trees/branches!
      Aug 20, 2024 @ 6:03pm
      Aug 20, 2024
      Sep 12, 2023 @ 10:09am
      Sep 12, 2023
      		 Optimal riding conditions
      Aug 30, 2023 @ 4:56am
      Aug 30, 2023
      		 reporter region trails open and drying!
      Jul 16, 2023 @ 9:38am
      Jul 16, 2023
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 4 rides
      • 33 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 121 rides
      • 31 miles avg distance
      All
      • 518 rides
      • Last: Oct 10, 2024

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      Sep 8, 2021 @ 8:29pm
      Sep 8, 2021

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