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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
  • Difficulty Rating
  • 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.

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 30, 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.
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 18, 2025 @ 10:28am (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Oct 18, 2025
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Avg: 3.79 (4 votes)
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        Directions to hamr-beginner-s-loop trailhead (34.743820, -86.508050)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About HAMR Beginner's Loop

        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 1 m of elevation gain. The trail has 1 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 486 m to 488 m.
        How long is HAMR Beginner's Loop?
        HAMR Beginner's Loop is 272.0 m long. The trail type is singletrack.

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