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1.1 miles
Distance
214 ft
Climb
-147 ft
Descent
00:18:51
Avg time
67 ft
Altitude change
948 ft
Altitude min
1,155 ft
Altitude max
948 ft
Altitude start
1,014 ft
Altitude end
1.2%
Grade
-23%
Grade max
29.5%
Grade min
2,152 ft
Distance climb
2,005 ft
Distance down
1,545 ft
Distance flat
00:18:51
Avg time

Harris Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #210757 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #12279 in Trail Running
    • #39363 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

Steep climbs on west end from Shovelton, flat on top then large boulders on east end back down to Shovelton

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • Last: Sep 28, 2025
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Harris 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 @ 4:18pm (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 9, 2025 @ 8:03am (America/Chicago)
Oct 9, 2025
reporter Region drying, some wet/muddy spots in the usual areas
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on Jun 1, 2026
Wet
Avg: 3.55 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      mashaw mashaw
      The only thing that makes this double black is the fact that the hike a bike sections on the west side are virtually unrideable. The rest if it is blue. Boring imo and no payoff for hiking your bike up the west side.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Harris located?
      Harris 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 34.81579, -86.60614.
      ▼ How hard is Harris?
      Harris is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Harris?
      Harris has 214 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 147 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 948 ft to 1,155 ft.
      ▼ Is Harris a point to point trail?
      Harris is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Harris?
      Harris is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Harris?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Harris. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Harris? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Harris are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Harris?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Harris. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Harris?
      Harris is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 77 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 79 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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