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1.3 miles
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-47 ft
Descent
00:10:44
Avg time
-21 ft
Altitude change
1,013 ft
Altitude min
1,037 ft
Altitude max
1,036 ft
Altitude start
1,017 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-5.7%
Grade max
5.5%
Grade min
1,663 ft
Distance climb
2,008 ft
Distance down
3,061 ft
Distance flat
00:10:44
Avg time

Fossil Bench Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Land Trust of North Alabama: Wade Mountain
    Huntsville, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #174046 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #11502 in Trail Running
    • #11357 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Land Trust of North Alabama

Relatively flat contour trail with lots of flat open exposed rock

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Fossil Bench Trail Reports

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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 Fossil Bench

        ▼ Where is Fossil Bench located?
        Fossil Bench is located in Land Trust of North Alabama: Wade Mountain, Huntsville, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Land Trust of North Alabama: Wade Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.81759, -86.62418.
        ▼ How hard is Fossil Bench?
        Fossil Bench is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fossil Bench?
        Fossil Bench has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 47 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,013 ft to 1,037 ft.
        ▼ Is Fossil Bench a point to point trail?
        Fossil Bench is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Fossil Bench?
        Fossil Bench is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fossil Bench?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Fossil Bench. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Fossil Bench?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Fossil Bench are:
        • October (5 activities)
        • May (4 activities)
        • November (3 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Fossil Bench? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fossil Bench are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Fossil Bench?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Fossil Bench. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Fossil Bench?
        Fossil Bench is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 110 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 129 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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