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2.4 miles
Distance
222 ft
Climb
-216 ft
Descent
00:34:02
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
544 ft
Altitude min
661 ft
Altitude max
653 ft
Altitude start
659 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-14.6%
Grade max
30.9%
Grade min
5,141 ft
Distance climb
5,010 ft
Distance down
2,579 ft
Distance flat
00:34:02
Avg time

Jones Branch Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Shoal Creek Preserve
    Florence, Alabama
  • AKA
    Front Loop
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #319354 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #230872 in E-Biking
    • #373923 in Trail Running
    • #306294 in Hiking
    • #39210 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #53580 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #894 in Mountain Biking · Alabama [+]
    • #647 in E-Biking
    • #1,093 in Trail Running
    • #970 in Hiking
    • #69 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #130 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Forever Wild Land Trust

Southern loop at Shoal Creek Preserve, and the easier and flatter of the two. Connects to the parking lot at the southeastern point of the loop. Most bikers go Counterclockwise and hikers go Clockwise to help with seeing each other.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Jones Branch Loop located?
      Jones Branch Loop is located in Shoal Creek Preserve, Florence, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Shoal Creek Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.90732, -87.62073.
      ▼ How hard is Jones Branch Loop?
      Jones Branch Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Jones Branch Loop?
      Jones Branch Loop has 222 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 216 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 544 ft to 661 ft.
      ▼ Is Jones Branch Loop a point to point trail?
      Jones Branch Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Jones Branch Loop?
      Jones Branch Loop is 2.4 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Jones Branch Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Jones Branch Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Jones Branch Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Jones Branch Loop are:
      • February (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Jones Branch Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jones Branch Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Jones Branch Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 34 minutes to ride Jones Branch Loop. The trail is 2.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Jones Branch Loop?
      Jones Branch Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 42 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 76 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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