Name: Swayback Bridge Trail
Rating: 4.0

“A nice intermediate trail with roots/rocks and some short, steep climbs.”

— Keith Bland

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Maps are available at the parking area, and five well-marked loops are available, ranging from a one-mile family ride to a 10.5-11.2 mile (my GPS measures this shorter than the trail map does) intermediate/moderately technical ride. There are several short, steep climbs, including one that I've never seen cleared. There are also a couple of ramps built as options for more advanced riders.

The trail offers beautiful views of Lake Jordan and the Swayback Bridge from the Black and Red Trails.

It's rarely busy, and trail runners/hikers are generally very aware/polite to bikers. Has a water hose and enclosed changing area for post ride clean-up.

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Local Club: Central Alabama Mountain Pedalers

Oct 8, 2016: E-Bike Policy

Feb 2, 2016: Open House Workshop for Bicycle Plan

Jul 1, 2015: Nite Nationals

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Jul 7, 2017

Pito Llovera

Jul 3, 2017

Todd Hall

Jun 10, 2017

Stuart Wilks

4.7mi

Apr 29, 2017

Wesley Wilk

10mi

Mar 16, 2016

Henryk Maldonado

11.2mi — 1h 19m

Aug 29, 2014

Toby Fincher

Decent trail system. Will ride again. 8.8mi

May 14, 2014

John Holcomb

Rode in the rain, 90% of the trail was great with only a few mud bogs. 11.5mi — 1h 13m

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Minor Issues 71 days ago

Mostly Dry, Some Mud - Several wooden crossings have broken boards.

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Chaz AndTeresa Kempter
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There was a guy named Chad Hungerford who cleared that "short, steep climb" just about every time. Oct 17, 2015

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Chris Trawick
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Spent the weekend doing some quality miles throughout this trail system, and it was fantastic. Great course, well maintained and relatively challenging (at spots). All in all, this is a fantastic ride for all levels of experience. I will certainly be out there again the next time I'm in the Montgomery area. Nov 7, 2016

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10.1 Miles 16.3 Kilometers Singletrack	765' 233 m Ascent -765' -233 m Descent
360' 110 m High 254' 77 m Low	3% Avg Grade (2°) 13% Max Grade (7°)
Minor Issues 71 days ago — Update

Swayback Bridge Trail

10.1 Miles 16.3 Kilometers

Singletrack

765' 233 m

-765' -233 m

360' 110 m

254' 77 m

3%

13%

Minor Issues

“A nice intermediate trail with roots/rocks and some short, steep climbs.”