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1.6 miles
Distance
76 ft
Climb
-49 ft
Descent
00:09:13
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
00:09:13
Avg time

Firetower Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #88561 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #111323 in E-Biking
    • #148383 in Trail Running
    • #154524 in Hiking
    • #17626 in Adaptive Biking
    • #48261 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #275 in Mountain Biking · Alabama [+]
    • #293 in E-Biking
    • #574 in Trail Running
    • #697 in Hiking
    • #70 in Adaptive Biking
    • #114 in Gravel Biking
  • 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
  • Land Owner
    Alabama State Parks
  • OSM Way

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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.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.

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Firetower Trail Trail Reports

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Jul 22, 2026 @ 9:40am (America/Chicago)
Jul 22, 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
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Avg: 3.91 (6 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Firetower Trail?
      Firetower Trail is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Firetower Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Firetower Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Firetower Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Firetower Trail are:
      • August (16 activities)
      • November (12 activities)
      • April (11 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Firetower Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Firetower Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Firetower Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Firetower Trail. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Firetower Trail?
      Firetower Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 1,168 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,175 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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