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1.1 miles
Distance
236 ft
Climb
-55 ft
Descent
00:06:00
Avg time
180 ft
Altitude change
817 ft
Altitude min
1,023 ft
Altitude max
817 ft
Altitude start
997 ft
Altitude end
3.1%
Grade
-13.2%
Grade max
16.9%
Grade min
3,576 ft
Distance climb
1,020 ft
Distance down
1,250 ft
Distance flat
00:06:00
Avg time

Terry Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve
    Huntsville, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #160102 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #228266 in E-Biking
    • #146341 in Trail Running
    • #120443 in Hiking
    • #24663 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #478 in Mountain Biking · Alabama [+]
    • #635 in E-Biking
    • #560 in Trail Running
    • #490 in Hiking
    • #86 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Land Trust of North Alabama

When you think about it, this is one giant, gentle switchback.

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Jul 22, 2026 @ 9:45am (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 @ 6:59pm (America/Chicago)
Nov 1, 2025
 reporter Region drying, some wet/muddy spots in the usual areas
Oct 27, 2025 @ 11:12am (America/Chicago)
Oct 27, 2025
 reporter Rain 10/27 - please allow 24-48 hours for trails to dry
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Terry Trail located?
      Terry Trail is located in Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve, Huntsville, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.77285, -86.55032.
      ▼ How hard is Terry Trail?
      Terry Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Terry Trail?
      Terry Trail has 236 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 55 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 817 ft to 1,023 ft.
      ▼ Is Terry Trail a point to point trail?
      Terry Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Terry Trail?
      Terry Trail is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Terry Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Terry Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Terry Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Terry Trail are:
      • May (1 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
      • July (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Terry Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Terry Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Terry Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Terry Trail. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Terry Trail?
      Terry Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 60 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 72 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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