more stats
892 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:04:16
Avg time
1,596 ft
Altitude min
1,601 ft
Altitude max
1,601 ft
Altitude start
1,601 ft
Altitude end
-3.9%
Grade max
3.7%
Grade min
82 ft
Distance climb
95 ft
Distance down
643 ft
Distance flat
00:04:16
Avg time

HAMR Beginner's Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Monte Sano State Park and Land Trust
    Huntsville, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #6159 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    Alabama State Parks

HAMR Ride Center - Beginner's Loop Trail. This is a great trail for toddlers and up to kids of all ages A smooth fun trail with small rollers and berms to learn their first biking skills.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 141 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 786 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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HAMR Beginner's Loop Trail Reports

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Sep 3, 2026 @ 4:54pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Sep 3, 2026
 Awesome loop. In great shape.
Sep 3, 2026 @ 4:54pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Sep 3, 2026
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 @ 4:18pm (America/Chicago)
Jan 18, 2026
 reporter Trails still wet from 1/16 and currently in freeze/thaw conditions, please avoid use until reopened.
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on Sep 3, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.79 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is HAMR Beginner's Loop located?
      HAMR Beginner's Loop 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 34.74382, -86.50805.
      ▼ How hard is HAMR Beginner's Loop?
      HAMR Beginner's Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for HAMR Beginner's Loop?
      HAMR Beginner's Loop has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,596 ft to 1,601 ft.
      ▼ How long is HAMR Beginner's Loop?
      HAMR Beginner's Loop is 892 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on HAMR Beginner's Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on HAMR Beginner's Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access HAMR Beginner's Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to HAMR Beginner's Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride HAMR Beginner's Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride HAMR Beginner's Loop. The trail is 892 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is HAMR Beginner's Loop?
      HAMR Beginner's Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 6,131 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12,742 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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