Gilliam Loop

Fort Payne · Alabama

Loop

3.4 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

37 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Green Circle

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Conditions

Clear
68°
68°
84°
7 mph
Gust13 mph
5:29 AM
7:55 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

0.27 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours28% top-layer soil moisture

This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 3 days showing meaningful rain chances.

Best Window This Week

Tuesday

a high near 71°F, 0.03 in expected rain, 14% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

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 are the current riding conditions for Gilliam Loop?

Recent rain or elevated top-layer soil moisture suggests softer dirt near this trail today. The current forecast suggests Tuesday because a high near 71°F, 0.03 in expected rain, 14% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Gilliam Loop?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Fort Payne include White Trail, Vizzney Land, Vizzney Land, Family Bike Loop, Silver Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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