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1,024 ft
Distance
94 ft
Climb
00:03:20
Avg time
94 ft
Altitude change
748 ft
Altitude min
842 ft
Altitude max
748 ft
Altitude start
843 ft
Altitude end
9.2%
Grade
4.3%
Grade max
21.8%
Grade min
1,024 ft
Distance climb
00:03:20
Avg time

Explorer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Redstone Arsenal
    Huntsville, Alabama
  • AKA
    Bobby's Trail
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #106288 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #147101 in E-Biking
    • #80204 in Trail Running
    • #126894 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #356 in Mountain Biking · Alabama [+]
    • #495 in E-Biking
    • #262 in Trail Running
    • #528 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Redstone MWR

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AI Generated Description

Explorer is a 1,024 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Huntsville Alabama. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 94 ft blue climb. It features rock garden. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Rock gardens

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  • Last: Apr 21, 2026
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Explorer Trail Reports

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Jul 22, 2026 @ 9:46am (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
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on Jul 22, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Explorer located?
      Explorer is located in Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Redstone Arsenal trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.6641, -86.64981.
      ▼ How hard is Explorer?
      Explorer is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Explorer?
      Explorer has 94 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 748 ft to 842 ft.
      ▼ Is Explorer a point to point trail?
      Explorer is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Explorer?
      Explorer is 1,024 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Explorer?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Explorer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Explorer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Explorer are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Explorer?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Explorer. The trail is 1,024 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Explorer?
      Explorer is a moderately popular trail. There have been 243 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 297 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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