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3.3 miles
Distance
210 ft
Climb
-212 ft
Descent
00:19:01
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
1,556 ft
Altitude min
1,639 ft
Altitude max
1,599 ft
Altitude start
1,598 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-21.6%
Grade max
29.4%
Grade min
4,019 ft
Distance climb
4,793 ft
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:19:01
Avg time
South Plateau Loop 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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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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State Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerAlabama State Parks
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South Plateau Loop is a highly rated 3 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Huntsville Alabama. It has bridges. Nearby: a picnic spot and a hut. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 210 ft green climb. On average it takes 19 minutes to complete this trail.
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JEFF SCATESMaintainer
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 55 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 428 rides
- Last: Oct 25, 2026
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(34.743460, -86.508870)
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Routes with this trail
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Intermediate Trail Loop on Montesano. Includes some flow and fun downhill sections. Have care on the Sinks...
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This is a solid XC type loop that I have been riding since I moved here. It's fairly tame and great for...
jdv0003
Great trail. Took my almost 5 year old son and it was great for him. Enough fun down hill to make the short up hills worth the climb. Trail is in great condition.
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Nearby Trails
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