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Railroad Park – Railroad Park loop from Birmingham

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Jefferson County

Railroad Park – Railroad Park loop from Birmingham

Moderate

5.0

(1822)

11,836

runners

Railroad Park – Railroad Park loop from Birmingham

00:33

5.27km

10m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

569 m

Rotary Trail of the Magic City Sign

Highlight • Monument

This large iron sign denotes the beginning of Birmingham's beloved Rotary Trail. The creation of the Rotary Trail transformed a vacant railway right-of-way into a paved four-block walking and biking path with water features and landscaping, along with beautiful views of the city's skyline.

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2

2.41 km

Railroad Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Railroad Park is a lovely green space in the heart of the city. Spanning eight blocks, it includes a beautiful pond, an outdoor gym, picnic tables, and a walking trail with picturesque views of the Birmingham skyline. There is also a variety of fantastic food trucks, perfect for a stop after a long ride.

Tip by

3

3.35 km

Railroad Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Railroad Park is a lovely green space in the heart of the city. Spanning eight blocks, it includes a beautiful pond, an outdoor gym, picnic tables, and a walking trail with picturesque views of the Birmingham skyline. There is also a variety of fantastic food trucks, perfect for a stop after a long ride.

Tip by

B

5.27 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.76 km

364 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.29 km

2.29 km

469 m

138 m

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