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1.4 miles
Distance
199 ft
Climb
-88 ft
Descent
00:52:24
Avg time
111 ft
Altitude change
430 ft
Altitude min
541 ft
Altitude max
430 ft
Altitude start
541 ft
Altitude end
1.523%
Grade
-31.298%
Grade max
21.838%
Grade min
3,919 ft
Distance climb
2,548 ft
Distance down
791 ft
Distance flat
00:52:24
Avg time
River Heritage Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMuscle Shoals Reservation
Muscle Shoals, Alabama -
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeGravel, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerTennessee Valley Authority
Gravel/dirt access road, designated as the site of a riverwalk-to-be which has become stuck in a persistent state of budget/planning limbo.
Access Info
Unmarked gravel road down from Helton across from Veterans Drive exit (no parking), or park at rest stop on Ironside St. and take sidewalk down towards river.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 1 rides
- Last: Nov 27, 2022
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(34.799830, -87.650430)
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Nearby Trails
- River Heritage Connector 554 ft
- Bicycle Trail 1,923 ft
- Jogging Trail 2 miles
- Reservation Road Trail 2 miles
- Old Railroad Bridge Trail 2 miles
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Frequently Asked Questions About River Heritage Trail
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Where is River Heritage Trail located?
River Heritage Trail is located in Muscle Shoals Reservation, Muscle Shoals, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Muscle Shoals Reservation trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.79983, -87.65043.
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What is the elevation gain for River Heritage Trail?
River Heritage Trail has 199 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 88 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 430 ft to 541 ft.
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Is River Heritage Trail a point to point trail?
River Heritage Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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How long is River Heritage Trail?
River Heritage Trail is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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