11.4 mi
Distance
2,182 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 28m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Big Monte Sano Loop unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
Alabama Department of Conservation & Natural Resources manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 436 ft |
| High point | 4.8 mi | 504 ft |
| End | 11.4 mi | 436 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by Alabama Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
Source of truth
- Monte Sano State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Huntsville, AL · in or next to town
- County:
- Madison County, AL
- Jurisdiction:
- Monte Sano State Park · Alabama Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(256) 534-3757
- Address:5105 Nolen Ave. Huntsville, AL 35801 · AL
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Monte Sano State Park
2.2 mi awayMonte Sano State Park
Huntsville, AL
Reservable
TGL Adventures
5.7 mi awayBrownsboro, AL
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Redstone Arsenal RV Park & Campground
6.1 mi awayHuntsville, AL
Private Reservable
Charest Cove Campground
13.9 mi awayValhermoso Springs, AL
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
The Circus Spot
14 mi awayWheeler National Wildlife Refuge
Valhermoso Springs, AL
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