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1,102 ft
Distance
-149 ft
Descent
1,182 ft
High Point
-149 ft
Altitude change
1,033 ft
Altitude min
1,182 ft
Altitude start
1,033 ft
Altitude end
-13.5%
Grade
-26.6%
Grade max
-5%
Grade min
1,102 ft
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Chittamwood Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Blevins Gap Preserve
    Huntsville, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Land Trust of North Alabama

Chittamwood Trail: Short, Steep, and Rocky

Chittamwood Trail may be one of the shortest paths in the preserve, but it packs a significant punch of technical terrain, acting as a direct and rugged link between the flowing Walsingham Trail and the challenging Fanning Trail.

Key Trail Characteristics
Primary Focus: Hiking, like its neighbor, Fanning Trail, Chittamwood Trail is primarily a hiking route. The extremely short length combined with the heavy rock content makes it an exciting, albeit brief, challenge for foot traffic.

Highly Technical and Rocky The trail is characterized by loose rocks, embedded stone steps, and technical footing throughout its entirety. Users should expect a short, steep descent or ascent (depending on direction) that requires careful attention to balance and placement.

The Connector: Chittamwood Trail is an essential piece of the northern Blevins Gap loop, connecting the easier, bike-friendly Walsingham Trail to the steep, upper section of Fanning Trail. It is the critical transition point for those linking these two trails into a full circuit.

Biking is Extremely Difficult: While Walsingham Trail leading to it is rideable, the Chittamwood Trail, like Fanning, is not recommended for mountain biking. Cyclists attempting this path will almost certainly have to dismount and push their bikes due to the rock density and grade.

Chittamwood Trail is perfect for hikers looking to add a technical, brief challenge to their loop and experience the rocky core of Huntsville Mountain.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 1, 2026 @ 11:18am (America/Chicago)
Jun 1, 2026
 reporter Region Closed, lots of rain over past two weeks, please don't use wet trails until re-opened.
Jan 18, 2026 @ 4:17pm (America/Chicago)
Jan 18, 2026
 reporter Trails still wet from 1/16 and currently in freeze/thaw conditions, please avoid use until reopened.
Nov 7, 2025 @ 3:08pm (America/Chicago)
Nov 7, 2025
 reporter Tree Down
Nov 1, 2025 @ 6:58pm (America/Chicago)
Nov 1, 2025
 reporter Region drying, some wet/muddy spots in the usual areas
Oct 27, 2025 @ 11:12am (America/Chicago)
Oct 27, 2025
 reporter Rain 10/27 - please allow 24-48 hours for trails to dry
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Chittamwood

        ▼ Where is Chittamwood located?
        Chittamwood is located in Blevins Gap Preserve, Huntsville, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Blevins Gap Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.67263, -86.52513.
        ▼ How hard is Chittamwood?
        Chittamwood is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 13.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chittamwood?
        The trail has 149 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,033 ft to 1,182 ft.
        ▼ How long is Chittamwood?
        Chittamwood is 1,102 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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