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Railroad Park – Railroad Park loop from Birmingham

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Jefferson County

Railroad Park – Railroad Park loop from Birmingham

Hard

4.6

(4972)

12,190

riders

Railroad Park – Railroad Park loop from Birmingham

04:09

82.9km

1,010m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 78.6 km for 238 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

572 m

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 …

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2

934 m

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 …

Tip by

3

4.11 km

Vulcan Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Vulcan Trail is a paved path, a couple miles long, that offers views of the Birmingham skyline from the south. The trail is frequented by walkers, runners, and cyclists, …

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4

78.7 km

View of 5 Points South and Stratford

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice vista overlooking the historic 5 Points South community of Stratford.

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5

81.6 km

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 …

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B

82.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.0 km

19.8 km

13.7 km

5.40 km

1.77 km

205 m

131 m

Surfaces

61.9 km

19.6 km

1.51 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (130 m)

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Wednesday 28 October

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The UV-index reading is high for much of your activity. Don’t forget sunscreen and consider bringing sunglasses.

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