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1.8 miles
Distance
175 ft
Climb
-317 ft
Descent
00:20:48
Avg time
-142 ft
Altitude change
1,244 ft
Altitude min
1,452 ft
Altitude max
1,452 ft
Altitude start
1,309 ft
Altitude end
-1.5%
Grade
-37%
Grade max
17.3%
Grade min
3,015 ft
Distance climb
4,019 ft
Distance down
2,621 ft
Distance flat
00:20:48
Avg time
Varnedoe Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBlevins Gap Preserve
Huntsville, Alabama -
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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Trail TypeWilderness Trail
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill Primary[+]Popular In Reverse
- Downhill Primary for E-Biking
- Both Directions for Trail Running
- Both Directions for Hiking
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
Varnedeo Trail has many small scale rock garden technical sections and while most of the trail can be ridden in either direction, the southern end, in and around the FM tower, is largely a tolus slope and very steep. Due to the slick and steep gravel like rock terrain, this lower section is recommended to be downhill and hike-a-bike.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 5 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 6, 2026
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(34.636070, -86.511880)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Varnedoe Trail
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Where is Varnedoe Trail located?
Varnedoe Trail 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 34.63607, -86.51188.
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How hard is Varnedoe Trail?
Varnedoe Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1.5%.
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What is the elevation gain for Varnedoe Trail?
Varnedoe Trail has 175 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 317 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,244 ft to 1,452 ft.
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Is Varnedoe Trail a point to point trail?
Varnedoe Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is wilderness trail.
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