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3,120 ft
Distance
603 ft
Climb
1,294 ft
High Point
603 ft
Altitude change
691 ft
Altitude min
691 ft
Altitude start
1,293 ft
Altitude end
19.3%
Grade
1.7%
Grade max
44.5%
Grade min
3,120 ft
Distance climb
Happy Step Details
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Riding AreaMcMullen Cove
Gurley, Alabama -
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
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Hiking SAC ScaleT6 Difficult Alpine Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
Extremely steep climb from Two Mountain Trail to Watson Grande following the woodline on the north side of the power line cut.
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Private Property - McMullen Cove Residents Only
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(34.702790, -86.443910)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Happy Step
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Where is Happy Step located?
Happy Step is located in McMullen Cove, Gurley, Alabama, United States. It is part of the McMullen Cove trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.70279, -86.44391.
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How hard is Happy Step?
Happy Step is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 19.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for Happy Step?
Happy Step has 603 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 691 ft to 1,294 ft.
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Is Happy Step a point to point trail?
Happy Step is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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