more stats
3,005 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:02:15
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
1,007 ft
Altitude min
1,017 ft
Altitude max
1,012 ft
Altitude start
1,007 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-3%
Grade max
1.9%
Grade min
335 ft
Distance climb
620 ft
Distance down
1,972 ft
Distance flat
00:02:15
Avg time

Stinger Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Redstone Arsenal
    Huntsville, Alabama
  • AKA
    Weeden Upper West
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #252349 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55060 in E-Biking
    • #321068 in Trail Running
    • #324513 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #699 in Mountain Biking · Alabama [+]
    • #137 in E-Biking
    • #956 in Trail Running
    • #1,033 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Redstone MWR

Older, fairly open and wide single track. Note that it collects a lot of water and will remain muddy for a bit longer than the rest of the trails (especially the southern half)

Tags
Family friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 12 rides
  • Last: Mar 5, 2026
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Stinger Trail Reports

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Jul 22, 2026 @ 9:47am (America/Chicago)
Jul 22, 2026
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Jun 1, 2026 @ 11:19am (America/Chicago)
Jun 1, 2026
 reporter Region Closed, lots of rain over past two weeks, please don't use wet trails until re-opened.
Jan 18, 2026 @ 4:18pm (America/Chicago)
Jan 18, 2026
 reporter Trails still wet from 1/16 and currently in freeze/thaw conditions, please avoid use until reopened.
Nov 1, 2025 @ 6:58pm (America/Chicago)
Nov 1, 2025
 reporter Region drying, some wet/muddy spots in the usual areas
Oct 31, 2025 @ 1:07pm (America/Chicago)
Oct 31, 2025
 reporter Tree partially blocking trail
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on Jul 22, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Stinger located?
      Stinger is located in Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Redstone Arsenal trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.68687, -86.65076.
      ▼ How hard is Stinger?
      Stinger is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Stinger?
      Stinger has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,007 ft to 1,017 ft.
      ▼ Is Stinger a point to point trail?
      Stinger is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Stinger?
      Stinger is 3,005 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Stinger?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Stinger. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Stinger? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Stinger are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Stinger?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Stinger. The trail is 3,005 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Stinger?
      Stinger is a moderately popular trail. There have been 97 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 99 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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