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3.3 miles
Distance
824 ft
Climb
-838 ft
Descent
00:25:50
Avg time
-14 ft
Altitude change
1,462 ft
Altitude min
1,613 ft
Altitude max
1,552 ft
Altitude start
1,538 ft
Altitude end
-0.079%
Grade
-38.436%
Grade max
41.38%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,099 ft
Distance flat
00:25:50
Avg time
Gilliam Loop Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaDeSoto State Park
Fort Payne, Alabama -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC, Fat
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailPump Track, Skinny, Teeter Totter
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Ride in RainYes
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Gilliam Loop is a 3 mile popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Fort Payne Alabama. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 824 ft green climb. It features pump track, skinny and teeter totter. On average it takes 25 minutes to complete this trail.
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- Last: May 18, 2026
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(34.489850, -85.608550)
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Where is Gilliam Loop located?
Gilliam Loop is located in DeSoto State Park, Fort Payne, Alabama, United States. It is part of the DeSoto State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.48985, -85.60855.
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How hard is Gilliam Loop?
Gilliam Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.079%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Gilliam Loop?
Gilliam Loop has 824 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 838 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,462 ft to 1,613 ft.
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Is Gilliam Loop a point to point trail?
Gilliam Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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