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1.6 miles
Distance
76 ft
Climb
-49 ft
Descent
00:09:57
Avg time
28 ft
Altitude change
1,586 ft
Altitude min
1,622 ft
Altitude max
1,588 ft
Altitude start
1,617 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-7%
Grade max
7.8%
Grade min
3,310 ft
Distance climb
2,388 ft
Distance down
2,470 ft
Distance flat
00:09:57
Avg time

Firetower Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Monte Sano State Park and Land Trust
    Huntsville, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #73059 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #11984 in Trail Running
    • #24521 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Alabama State Parks
  • OSM Way
    #89956503

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Firetower Trail is a 2 mile popular green difficulty dirt/gravel road trail located near Huntsville Alabama. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 76 ft green climb. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb green. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

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aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.

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  • 7 miles average
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  • 28 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 204 rides
  • Last: Jun 29, 2026
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Jun 1, 2026 @ 11:19am (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
Oct 9, 2025 @ 8:03am (America/Chicago)
Oct 9, 2025
 reporter Region drying, some wet/muddy spots in the usual areas
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Firetower Trail

        ▼ Where is Firetower Trail located?
        Firetower Trail is located in Monte Sano State Park and Land Trust, Huntsville, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Monte Sano State Park and Land Trust trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.73214, -86.50398.
        ▼ How hard is Firetower Trail?
        Firetower Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Firetower Trail?
        Firetower Trail has 76 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 49 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,586 ft to 1,622 ft.
        ▼ Is Firetower Trail a point to point trail?
        Firetower Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.

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