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  1. Areas
  2. AL
  3. …Central Alabama
  4. …Birmingham
  5. Ruffner Mountain Preserve
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“A rolling trail that makes for a good workout. ”

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Map Key

1.4

Miles

2.3

KM

Point to Point

1,106' 337 m

High

906' 276 m

Low

244' 74 m

Up

174' 53 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

15%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Leashed

Features River/Creek · Wildlife

Trails are open from dawn to dusk. There is a $3 per day use fee which can be paid online or at the trailhead.

Description

One of the park's more challenging trails, this trail winds through the woods with many rolling ups and downs. Along the way, you'll cross several small streams as the trail wind along the ridges and valleys before coming to a five-way junction with the Possum Loop Trail, Overlook Trail, Silent Journey, and Quarry Trail.

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Land Manager: Ruffner Mountain

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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 3 votes

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#2

in Ruffner Mountain Preserve

#88

in Alabama

#12,782

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Pondering spot
Mar 14, 2019 near Irondale, AL
Foot bridge for creek crossings
Mar 14, 2019 near Irondale, AL
The trail with some obstacles.
Nov 12, 2016 near Irondale, AL
Singletrack.
Nov 12, 2016 near Irondale, AL
Stream crossing when there isn't a drought!
Nov 12, 2016 near Irondale, AL
Centipede
Mar 14, 2019 near Irondale, AL

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