1.2 miles
Distance
243 ft
Climb
00:10:02
Avg time

Old Bankhead Pkwy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Monte Sano State Park and Land Trust
    Huntsville, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail rate
  • Trail Type
    Asphalt/Tarmac Road
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, RD, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    Alabama State Parks
  • OSM Way
    #40662874

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.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Old Bankhead Pkwy multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    243 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,350 ft
  • Altitude max
    1,593 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,350 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,594 ft
  • Grade
    3.7%
  • Grade max
    1%
  • Grade min
    14%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    69 ft
  • Avg time
    00:10:02
  • Avg reverse time
    00:06:04
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on Apr 9, 2025
Ideal
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      Old Bankhead Pkwy Trail Reports

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      Apr 9, 2025 @ 3:38pm
      Apr 9, 2025
      Apr 4, 2025 @ 9:30am
      Apr 4, 2025
      Nov 12, 2024 @ 4:53am
      Nov 12, 2024
      		 reporter Trails are open, but drying in various places. Exercise caution and turn around if you are leaving tracks/footprints.
      Oct 2, 2024 @ 7:46am
      Oct 2, 2024
      		 reporter Region open - some typical areas may still have standing water. Please help by removing debris and small downed trees/branches!
      Jun 21, 2024 @ 1:45pm
      Jun 21, 2024
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 16 rides
      • 13 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 96 rides
      • 12 miles avg distance
      All
      • 907 rides
      • Last: Apr 20, 2025

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      Apr 25, 2019 @ 6:53pm
      Apr 25, 2019

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