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McKay Trail/Monte Sano State Park (MSSP) ride

  • Distance: 14.4 Km
  • Elevation gain: 323 m
  • Maximum elevation: 502 m
  • Elevation loss: 323 m
  • Minimum elevation: 307 m
  • Moving time: 2 h 19 m
  • Moving speed: 6.2 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 28.7 Km/h
  • Total time: 3 h 30 m
  • Global speed: 4.1 Km/h

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 14.4 Km
  • Elevation gain: 323 m
  • Maximum elevation: 502 m
  • Elevation loss: 323 m
  • Minimum elevation: 307 m
  • Moving time: 2 h 19 m
  • Moving speed: 6.2 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 28.7 Km/h
  • Total time: 3 h 30 m
  • Global speed: 4.1 Km/h

About this trail

Name: McKay Trail/Monte Sano State Park (MSSP) ride trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Hikers Parking Lot, North Plateau Loop, Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, 35811, United States (34.74399 -86.51133)

End: Hikers Parking Lot, North Plateau Loop, Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, 35811, United States (34.74393 -86.51137)

Coordinates: 34.72558 -86.51921 34.74536 -86.50210

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Gear up for your next adventure:

🎒Daypacks - Compact backpacks for short hikes
🪫Rechargeable Headlamps - USB rechargeable headlamps
🍳Ultralight Camping Stoves - Boil water quickly for meals using minimal fuel
🧊Insulated Cooler Bags - Keep food fresh for day trips to remote geographic sites
👄SPF Lip Balm - Prevent sun and wind-burnt lips on mountain ridges

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