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1.7 miles
Distance
117 ft
Climb
-71 ft
Descent
00:14:06
Avg time
45 ft
Altitude change
821 ft
Altitude min
880 ft
Altitude max
833 ft
Altitude start
879 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-7.9%
Grade max
9.8%
Grade min
3,179 ft
Distance climb
2,185 ft
Distance down
3,727 ft
Distance flat
00:14:06
Avg time
Madkin Loop West Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaRedstone Arsenal
Huntsville, Alabama -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 90 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
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Land OwnerRedstone MWR
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Madkin Loop West is a 2 mile popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Huntsville Alabama. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 117 ft green climb. It features rock garden. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 10 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
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- 161 rides
- Last: Sep 17, 2026
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Routes with this trail
9 miles • 454 ft • 6 • Loop •
Park at the quarry, take Miss Baker to Madkin and Weeden loops and return
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