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3.7 miles
Distance
313 ft
Climb
-336 ft
Descent
00:30:35
Avg time
-22 ft
Altitude change
943 ft
Altitude min
1,125 ft
Altitude max
1,125 ft
Altitude start
1,102 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-25.3%
Grade max
22.6%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,654 ft
Distance flat
00:30:35
Avg time
Golf Course Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaLake Guntersville State Park
Guntersville, Alabama -
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
- 95 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonAll Seasons
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
Elevation at Golf Course parking lot trailhead is approximately 1,100 ft. Golf Course Trail is a 3.9 mile loop including a short section (approximately .25 miles) on the main park road in between the lodge and the golf course parking lot. This trail provides a creek crossing and some of the best views of our beautiful Lake Guntersville This trail is almost entirely double track width with a fun flowing terrain. It is newly constructed by IMBA with more work scheduled in the near future!
New trail building by IMBA, and IMBA Arg. green level.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 9 miles avg distance
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- Last: May 13, 2026
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Directions to golf-course-loop-8381 trailhead
(34.395480, -86.203570)
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Nearby Trails
- Connector 801 ft
- Lodge Connector 807 ft
- Lodge Parking Lot 827 ft
- Chalet Rd 1,217 ft
- Chalet Rd 1,844 ft
Lake Guntersville State Park
- By IMBAArg IMBAA & contributors
- #8381 - 2,712 views
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Where is Golf Course Loop located?
Golf Course Loop is located in Lake Guntersville State Park, Guntersville, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Lake Guntersville State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.39548, -86.20357.
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How hard is Golf Course Loop?
Golf Course Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Golf Course Loop?
Golf Course Loop has 313 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 336 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 943 ft to 1,125 ft.
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Is Golf Course Loop a point to point trail?
Golf Course Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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