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2.1 miles
Distance
505 ft
Climb
-287 ft
Descent
01:04:19
Avg time
218 ft
Altitude change
991 ft
Altitude min
1,495 ft
Altitude max
1,005 ft
Altitude start
1,224 ft
Altitude end
2%
Grade
-22%
Grade max
16.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2,976 ft
Distance down
1,365 ft
Distance flat
01:04:19
Avg time

Wade Mountain Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Land Trust of North Alabama: Wade Mountain
    Huntsville, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #178115 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #11366 in Trail Running
    • #83132 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Horseback
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

Technical rocky climbs near both ends, flat easier on top to Wade-Harris Connector

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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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
Oct 9, 2025 @ 8:04am (America/Chicago)
Oct 9, 2025
 reporter Region drying, some wet/muddy spots in the usual areas
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        Directions to wade-mountain trailhead (34.820410, -86.597940)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Wade Mountain

        ▼ Where is Wade Mountain located?
        Wade Mountain is located in Land Trust of North Alabama: Wade Mountain, Huntsville, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Land Trust of North Alabama: Wade Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.82041, -86.59794.
        ▼ How hard is Wade Mountain?
        Wade Mountain is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wade Mountain?
        Wade Mountain has 505 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 287 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 991 ft to 1,495 ft.
        ▼ Is Wade Mountain a point to point trail?
        Wade Mountain is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Wade Mountain?
        Wade Mountain is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wade Mountain?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Wade Mountain. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Wade Mountain?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Wade Mountain are:
        • April (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Wade Mountain? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wade Mountain are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Wade Mountain?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 36 minutes to ride Wade Mountain. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Wade Mountain?
        Wade Mountain is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 71 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 98 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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