more stats
1.6 miles
Distance
188 ft
Climb
-188 ft
Descent
00:19:59
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
541 ft
Altitude min
654 ft
Altitude max
546 ft
Altitude start
545 ft
Altitude end
-14.7%
Grade max
19.6%
Grade min
3,478 ft
Distance climb
3,110 ft
Distance down
1,581 ft
Distance flat
00:19:59
Avg time

Lawson Branch Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Shoal Creek Preserve
    Florence, Alabama
  • AKA
    Back Loop
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 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
    #149877 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #230873 in E-Biking
    • #381499 in Trail Running
    • #376109 in Hiking
    • #39510 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #53772 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #464 in Mountain Biking · Alabama [+]
    • #648 in E-Biking
    • #1,110 in Trail Running
    • #1,138 in Hiking
    • #70 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #131 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Forever Wild Land Trust

Northern loop at Shoal Creek Preserve, and the hillier of the two. Several Punchy climbs and 1 long climb in either direction. Clockwise is the prefferred route for biking and Counterclockwise for hiking.

Access Info

Cross foot bridge accessed by Jones Branch Loop

Tags
Bridges

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Sep 28, 2024
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lawson Branch Loop located?
      Lawson 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 34.91375, -87.61669.
      ▼ How hard is Lawson Branch Loop?
      Lawson Branch Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lawson Branch Loop?
      Lawson Branch Loop has 188 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 188 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 541 ft to 654 ft.
      ▼ Is Lawson Branch Loop a point to point trail?
      Lawson Branch Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lawson Branch Loop?
      Lawson Branch Loop is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lawson Branch Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lawson Branch Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lawson Branch Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lawson Branch Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lawson Branch Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Lawson Branch Loop. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lawson Branch Loop?
      Lawson Branch Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 39 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 56 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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