Railroad Park – Avondale Park loop from Birmingham

Railroad Park – Avondale Park loop from Birmingham

Moderate

4.6

(6872)

7,510

riders

Railroad Park – Avondale Park loop from Birmingham

02:12

52.4km

320m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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775 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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5.36 km

Avondale Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Avondale Park, situated next to the Avondale Library, is a small oasis in downtown Birmingham. It features a beautiful outdoor amphitheater, duck pond, walking trail and tennis courts. It's an …

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33.3 km

Gadsden Highway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Gadsen Highway is a nice stretch of road connecting Huffman to Springville. It has a wide shoulder and passes through beautiful areas just outside the city.

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50.7 km

Jones Valley Trail is a 2.5-mile segment of the greater Red Rock Trail System. This paved multi-use trail winds from Birmingham's Industrial Lakeview District to the lively neighborhood of Avondale. …

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51.1 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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52.4 km

End point

Train Station

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