Old Bankhead Pkwy Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMonte Sano State Park and Land Trust
Huntsville, Alabama -
Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeAsphalt/Tarmac Road
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, DJ, RD, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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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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Ride in RainYes
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
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Land OwnerAlabama State Parks
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OSM Way
Old Bankhead is the abandoned and blocked off original entrance to Monte Sano State Park. It is an easy paved road climb, but it has several areas that have been subsiding over the years and patched up by the City so caution is highly recommended when riding down fast or in the dark.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Old Bankhead Pkwy multi-use trail trail
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Altitude change243 ft
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Altitude min1,350 ft
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Altitude max1,593 ft
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Altitude start1,350 ft
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Altitude end1,594 ft
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Grade3.7%
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Grade max1%
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Grade min14%
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Distance climb1 mile
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Distance flat69 ft
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Avg time00:10:02
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Avg reverse time00:06:04
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- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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- bi-directional trail
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- < 2 days
- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
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- mountain biking (>6 month)
- hiking (1 year)
- moto (1 year)
- Downhill Ski
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- Nordic Ski
- Snowmobile
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
- 16 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
- 96 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
- 907 rides
- Last: Apr 20, 2025
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