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Easy trail to rack up mileage while seeing historic sites and beautiful countryside.


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11.3

Miles

18.2

KM

Doubletrack

832' 254 m

High

599' 183 m

Low

361' 110 m

Up

482' 147 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

6%

Max Grade (3°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

Rail Trail from Athens, AL to the TN/AL state line. Parking, restrooms, and pavilion with picnic tables available at both the south and north trailheads. The trail can be used by hikers, trail runners, mountain bikers, or horse riding. The trail is mainly gravel with some areas of hard pack earth.

The town of Elkmont is about exactly in the center point of the trail, whether you start from the south or north trailhead. Elkmont also has parking and restrooms if you'd like to start your trek from the center. There is also a cafe and convenient store to grab a snack, as well as a few other little local shops.

Shared By:

Steve Vacula Jr

Trail Ratings

  4.3 from 4 votes

#10992

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  4.3 from 4 votes
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Trail Rankings

#155

in Alabama

#10,992

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Great surface. Also some horseback riding.
Mar 18, 2022 near Athens, AL
Covered Bridge on a very old foundation
Mar 21, 2022 near Athens, AL
Swampy section.
Mar 18, 2022 near Athens, AL

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Mar 5, 2022
Jeff Vanlandingham
South half in good shape! 10mi
Jan 25, 2022
James Bell
Jun 25, 2020
Robert VanHover
Very shaded trail. Reminds me of the Kal-Haven in Michigan except the gravel is more rough. Definitely for Mt bike. 21.2mi — 2h 17m
Nov 30, 2019
Jeff Meyer
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