Gilliam Loop
Fort Payne · Alabama
3.4 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
37 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Green Circle
3.4 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
37 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Green Circle
Difficulty
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Weather outlook
ClearNo significant precipitation expected.
Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet.
A few showers may pass through this week, which could leave shaded or low-lying sections tacky after rain.
Forecast window
Saturday
a high near 49°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance
Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
Forecast data via Open-Meteo. Forecast date: .
About This Trail
A beginner-friendly singletrack loop in DeSoto State Park featuring smooth, rolling dirt terrain with minimal elevation change. The trail parallels the historic CCC Road and includes optional wooden skills features that can be easily bypassed.
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Trail Details
Direction
Loop
Surface
Dirt
Technical Rating
Green Circle
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Gilliam Loop FAQ
Where is Gilliam Loop?
Gilliam Loop is a mountain bike trail near Fort Payne, Alabama. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Gilliam Loop?
Gilliam Loop is 3.4 miles long, rated green circle, with a dirt surface, listed as loop, with an estimated ride time of 37 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What is the weather outlook for Gilliam Loop?
Weather forecast for 2026-11-11: No significant precipitation expected. Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet. Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
What other mountain bike trails are near Gilliam Loop?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Fort Payne include Family Bike Loop, Silver Trail, Chalet Trail, Never Never Land Mountain Bike Trail, Never Neverland Bypass. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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