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Elkmont, AL: Rails to Trails

Experience an abandoned railroad route and the great outdoors on this relaxing bike trail suitable for all riders. Mountain or hybrid bikes are recommended.

Author: Petros
Date: 8 Jul 2007 8:16:59 AM
Activity: Mountain Biking
State: Alabama (AL)
Distance: 14.51 mi  (Change units)
Calories: 1138
Average Speed: 9.5 mph
0:06:19/mi
Duration: Total: 1:38:09
Active: 1:31:45
Unaccounted: 0:06:24
Elevation: Total Gain: 844 ft
Total Loss: 897 ft
Net Change: -53 ft
Difficulty: 3 / 10
Tags: Alaska, Alabama, Elkmont
Rating: Unrated   Rate it

This ride starts from the Elkmont train station and offers several riding options: 1) Ride south from the station for a 6-mile round trip. 2) Pedal north from start for a 10-mile out-and-back. 3) Go both directions for a total of 16 miles. All options roll over an easy grade with little elevation change.

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Elkmont, AL: Rails to Trails

Dist: 14.51 mi Points: 318 Calories: 1138
Time: 1:38:09 Speed: 9.5 mph Pace: 6:19 / mi

Points of Interest

Battle of Sulfur Creek Trestle

Location: 34.920282°, -86.971550°
Sept. 25, 1864 site of the Civil War battle

End of trail

Location: 34.983122°, -86.997428°
The northern most point; turnaround

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Cabose

Train station

Location: 34.928269°, -86.973310°
Start in downtown Elkmont at the red-roofed train station

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Share the trail with horse back riders

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Cycle the bridge

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