3.3 miles
Distance
211 ft
Climb
-213 ft
Descent
00:19:16
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Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of South Plateau Loop Trail
JEFF SCATESMaintainer
South Plateau Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain 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 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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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 50 in Hiking
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Land OwnerAlabama State Parks
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South Plateau Loop is a highly rated 3 mile popular blue singletrack trail located near Huntsville Alabama. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 211 ft green climb. On average it takes 19 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for South Plateau Loop multi-use trail trail
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Altitude change0 ft
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Altitude min1,557 ft
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Altitude max1,639 ft
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Altitude start1,599 ft
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Altitude end1,598 ft
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Grade-0%
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Grade max-21.7%
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Grade min28.5%
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Distance climb4,003 ft
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Distance down4,626 ft
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Distance flat2 miles
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Avg time00:19:16
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Avg reverse time00:28:40
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 6 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
6 Months
- 27 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
All
- 316 rides
- Last: Apr 20, 2025
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