3.0 mi
Distance
699 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 19m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Ridge & Valley and Quarry Trail Loop is a loop trail in Jefferson County, Alabama. It is 3 miles long and gains 699 feet. It is in or next to Birmingham, Alabama.
From the trail data on this page.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
Updated May 24, 2026 — may be out of date
In Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve (Birmingham, AL); enter from the main entrance and stay on the trails — respect neighboring private property.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 256 ft |
| High point | 1.0 mi | 347 ft |
| End | 3.0 mi | 254 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Birmingham, AL · in or next to town
- County:
- Jefferson County, AL
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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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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Campgrounds near this trail
Ehud Campsites
1.7 mi awayBirmingham, AL
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Oak Mountain State Park
12.6 mi awayOak Mountain State Park
Pelham, AL
Reservable
Brookside Campground
13.3 mi awayBrookside, AL
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
M and J RV Park
13.5 mi awayBirmingham, AL
Pricing varies — check with the operatorPrivate
Oak Mountain State Park Campground - Backcountry Site
13.6 mi awayOak Mountain State Park
Pelham, AL
Reservable
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