Railroad Park – Vulcan Trail loop from Birmingham

Railroad Park – Vulcan Trail loop from Birmingham

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Railroad Park – Vulcan Trail loop from Birmingham

05:30

114km

1,270m

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: October 29, 2026

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After 7.48 km for 1.53 km

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Start point

Train Station

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1.83 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 …

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7.49 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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108 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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111 km

Sloss Furnaces

Highlight • Historical Site

Sloss Furnaces, a 32-acre National Historic Landmark, was a blast furnace that produced pig iron from 1882 to 1971. It is now a fascinating museum that allows visitors to see …

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113 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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