more stats
4,685 ft
Distance
44 ft
Climb
-35 ft
Descent
857 ft
High Point
9 ft
Altitude change
813 ft
Altitude min
835 ft
Altitude start
843 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-3.8%
Grade max
7.2%
Grade min
1,040 ft
Distance climb
2,644 ft
Distance down
1,001 ft
Distance flat

Lizard Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ruffner Mountain Preserve
    Birmingham, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking heatmap [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #37783 in Hiking [+]
    • #8012 in Trail Running
    • #61015 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #143 in Hiking · Alabama [+]
    • #21 in Trail Running
    • #148 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This loop trail has little change in elevation and was formed as part of the old rail bed used for removing ore from the mountain.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lizard Loop located?
      Lizard Loop is located in Ruffner Mountain Preserve, Birmingham, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Ruffner Mountain Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.56357, -86.69274.
      ▼ How hard is Lizard Loop?
      Lizard Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lizard Loop?
      Lizard Loop has 44 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 35 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 813 ft to 857 ft.
      ▼ Is Lizard Loop a point to point trail?
      Lizard Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lizard Loop?
      Lizard Loop is 4,685 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lizard Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lizard Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lizard Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lizard Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Lizard Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 31 minutes to hike Lizard Loop. The trail is 4,685 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lizard Loop?
      Lizard Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 104 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 159 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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