1.8 miles
Distance
86 ft
Climb
-83 ft
Descent
00:10:26
Avg time

North Plateau Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Wilderness Trail
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #34562 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #20114 in Trail Running
    • #7975 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    Alabama State Parks
  • OSM Way

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North Plateau Loop is a highly rated 2 mile popular blue wilderness trail trail located near Huntsville Alabama. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 86 ft green climb. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

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More Stats for North Plateau Loop multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    2 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,571 ft
  • Altitude max
    1,620 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,601 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,604 ft
  • Grade max
    -9.5%
  • Grade min
    10.9%
  • Distance climb
    3,074 ft
  • Distance down
    4,085 ft
  • Distance flat
    2,149 ft
  • Avg time
    00:10:26
  • Avg reverse time
    00:21:33
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      North Plateau Loop Trail Reports

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      Feb 3, 2025 @ 2:48pm
      Feb 3, 2025
      reporter region open and still drying, avoid some of the wet/muddy spots in lower area trails
      Feb 1, 2025 @ 9:25am
      Feb 1, 2025
      HAMR trail workday. Maintenance on North Plateau, carrying lumber for Bluebell Holler skinny, blaze markings for Tally Ho and D Breaze Way.
      Jan 31, 2025 @ 9:43am
      Jan 31, 2025
      reporter Rain 1/31/25 - region closed, please allow 24-48 hours after last rainfall or until re-opened to use trails.
      Jan 6, 2025 @ 11:22am
      Jan 6, 2025
      reporter Rain 1/5/25 - region closed, please allow 24-48 hours after last rainfall or until re-opened to use trails.
      Jan 2, 2025 @ 7:19am
      Jan 2, 2025
      reporter 01/01 - region drying, some wet/muddy spots in the usual areas
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 1 rides
      • 7 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 19 rides
      • 12 miles avg distance
      All
      • 235 rides
      • Last: Feb 8, 2025

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      May 12, 2024 @ 9:09am
      May 12, 2024
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      Jul 12, 2023 @ 7:23pm
      Jul 12, 2023

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