Name: Swayback Bridge Trail
Rating: 4.4

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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

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Keith Bland with improvements by Robbie B

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4.4 from 22 votes

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4.4 from 22 votes

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4 Star		36%
3 Star		14%
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Mar 17, 2026

Dean Flanner

Walked the green loop a day after a rain and the trail had very few wet spots. There is a tree down after the first mile but you can walk around it. 2mi

Sep 4, 2024

Allen Kraus

18.4mi — 2h 29m

Jun 24, 2023

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Oct 16, 2022

Keith Conway

3.4mi

Oct 29, 2020

Jonathan Kull

7mi — 1h 42m

Jun 16, 2020

James Lowery

7mi

Jun 2, 2019

James Lowery

7mi

Aug 11, 2018

Judson Meherg

Wiped out, bent wheel and twisted headset. Cut ride short. 9mi

Mar 27, 2018

Brian Prowell

Trail conditions were good. A couple narrow spots. Zippa is fun! 11mi

Mar 4, 2018

Andrew Bowen

lots of roots, with fun downhill sections. 9.5mi

Feb 3, 2018

Mike Bailey

Dry trails good conditions, not much in the way of scenery 7.5mi

Nov 11, 2017

J. Perez

Trails were all in great condition. Watch out for wasps, I was stung on the lip. 7.5mi

Aug 27, 2017

Anthony Rendon

Ran out of daylight! 5mi

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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Swayback Bridge Trail

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

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360' 110 m

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