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8.8 miles
Distance
981 ft
Climb
-974 ft
Descent
02:16:02
Avg time
7 ft
Altitude change
590 ft
Altitude min
802 ft
Altitude max
607 ft
Altitude start
614 ft
Altitude end
-27.6%
Grade max
33.5%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
02:16:02
Avg time
Honeycomb Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHoneycomb
Guntersville, Alabama -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 50 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking#89722 in Mountain Biking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Blaze Color
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge
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Land Owner
NOTE Major new updates to repair, improve drainage and re-routes during summer of 2025. Honeycomb Trail provides a multi - use experience for hikers, bikers, and trail runners, bird watchers and other wildlife observers . The 8 - mile trail goes from Honeycomb Creek Campground to Guntersville Dam and passes through the 274 - acre Honeycomb Creek Small Wild Area. It winds past numerous limestone outcrops and is characterized by upland hardwoods and old growth, short leaf Virginia and loblolly pines. Sinkholes, caves, and other karst features are also present. This trail winds along the shoreline featuring wetlands that provides birdwatching opportunities and views of Guntersville Reservoir.
(Copied directly from trailhead kiosk.)
Access Info
West / Dam side trailhead is behind pavilion at tree line.
East / Honeycomb Campground side trailhead is a small gravel parking lot on right just outside of the campground gate.
Disclaimer
Hunting is allowed in private property areas just north of the trail
Trail Supporters
Huntsville Area Mountainbike Riders
since 2020Maintainer- past supporters
Barry Smith Trails
2025Maintainer
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 19 miles average
6 Months
- 12 rides
- 18 miles avg distance
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- 28 rides
- Last: Jul 11, 2026
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Directions to honeycomb-trail trailhead
(34.451530, -86.335250)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Honeycomb Trail
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Where is Honeycomb Trail located?
Honeycomb Trail is located in Honeycomb, Guntersville, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Honeycomb trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.45153, -86.33525.
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How hard is Honeycomb Trail?
Honeycomb Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Honeycomb Trail?
Honeycomb Trail has 981 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 974 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 590 ft to 802 ft.
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Is Honeycomb Trail a point to point trail?
Honeycomb Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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