more stats
2.3 miles
Distance
220 ft
Climb
-259 ft
Descent
00:11:46
Avg time
-37 ft
Altitude change
253 ft
Altitude min
316 ft
Altitude max
316 ft
Altitude start
279 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-25.3%
Grade max
24.5%
Grade min
5,118 ft
Distance climb
4,888 ft
Distance down
1,844 ft
Distance flat
00:11:46
Avg time

Quartz Course Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Swayback Bridge
    Wetumpka, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 60 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #56645 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #93726 in Trail Running
    • #134465 in Hiking
    • #14745 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #176 in Mountain Biking · Alabama [+]
    • #328 in Trail Running
    • #574 in Hiking
    • #50 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Roller Coaster
  • Year Opened
    2020

Fast and flowing machine built trail along the banks of Lake Jordan.

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Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 19.1 km avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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      ★ 5.0 • 13 miles • 975 ft • 8 • Loop •
      Full Swayback Bridge Loop plus Jordans Journey
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Quartz Course located?
      Quartz Course is located in Swayback Bridge, Wetumpka, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Swayback Bridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.62768, -86.25444.
      ▼ How hard is Quartz Course?
      Quartz Course is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Quartz Course?
      Quartz Course has 67 m of elevation gain. The trail has 79 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 77 m to 96 m.
      ▼ Is Quartz Course a point to point trail?
      Quartz Course is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Quartz Course?
      Quartz Course is 3.6 km long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Quartz Course?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Quartz Course. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Quartz Course? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Quartz Course are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Quartz Course?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Quartz Course. The trail is 3.6 km long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Quartz Course?
      Quartz Course is a very popular trail. There have been 991 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,607 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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