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4,249 ft
Distance
38 ft
Climb
-128 ft
Descent
00:16:12
Avg time
-90 ft
Altitude change
1,434 ft
Altitude min
1,524 ft
Altitude max
1,524 ft
Altitude start
1,434 ft
Altitude end
-2.1%
Grade
-20.2%
Grade max
9.9%
Grade min
866 ft
Distance climb
2,057 ft
Distance down
1,325 ft
Distance flat
00:16:12
Avg time

West Bluff Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Blevins Gap Preserve
    Huntsville, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #166400 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #23528 in Trail Running
    • #15593 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Wilderness Trail
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

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West Bluff Trail is a 4,249 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty wilderness trail trail located near Huntsville Alabama. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. It features rock garden. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.

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West Bluff Trail Trail Reports

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Jun 1, 2026 @ 11:19am (America/Chicago)
Jun 1, 2026
reporter Region Closed, lots of rain over past two weeks, please don't use wet trails until re-opened.
Jan 18, 2026 @ 4:18pm (America/Chicago)
Jan 18, 2026
reporter Trails still wet from 1/16 and currently in freeze/thaw conditions, please avoid use until reopened.
Nov 1, 2025 @ 6:59pm (America/Chicago)
Nov 1, 2025
reporter Region drying, some wet/muddy spots in the usual areas
Oct 27, 2025 @ 11:12am (America/Chicago)
Oct 27, 2025
reporter Rain 10/27 - please allow 24-48 hours for trails to dry
Oct 9, 2025 @ 8:04am (America/Chicago)
Oct 9, 2025
reporter Region drying, some wet/muddy spots in the usual areas
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Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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        A Normal MTB ride on Blevins Gap

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        Frequently Asked Questions About West Bluff Trail

        Where is West Bluff Trail located?
        West Bluff 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 34.649, -86.51676.
        How hard is West Bluff Trail?
        West Bluff Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 2.1%.
        What is the elevation gain for West Bluff Trail?
        West Bluff Trail has 38 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 128 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,434 ft to 1,524 ft.
        Is West Bluff Trail a point to point trail?
        West Bluff Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is wilderness trail.

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