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4,042 ft
Distance
292 ft
Climb
-190 ft
Descent
00:54:27
Avg time
102 ft
Altitude change
1,079 ft
Altitude min
1,337 ft
Altitude max
1,234 ft
Altitude start
1,335 ft
Altitude end
2.5%
Grade
-28.6%
Grade max
47.2%
Grade min
2,169 ft
Distance climb
1,631 ft
Distance down
246 ft
Distance flat
00:54:27
Avg time
Ranger Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaGreen Mountain Nature Preserve
Huntsville, Alabama -
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Local Popularity15 in Mountain Biking [+]
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- 50 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerLand Trust Of North Alabama
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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(34.591020, -86.520230)
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Nearby Trails
- Stonefly Trail 1,621 ft
- West Plateau Trail 2,123 ft
- Gibson Trail 2,690 ft
- Three Sisters Loop 2,700 ft
- Nature's Ridge Trail 2,782 ft
Green Mountain Nature Preserve
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ranger
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Where is Ranger located?
Ranger is located in Green Mountain Nature Preserve, Huntsville, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Green Mountain Nature Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.59102, -86.52023.
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How hard is Ranger?
Ranger is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Ranger?
Ranger has 292 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 190 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,079 ft to 1,337 ft.
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Is Ranger a point to point trail?
Ranger is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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