Swayback Bridge Trail

AL, USA

10.1 miles (16.3 km) · 566 ft elevation gain · Loop · road · Route

Swayback Bridge Trail is a 10.1-mile loop route in AL, USA, gaining 566 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain covers 2 distinct sections with no major climbs. Approximately 94% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	10.1 mi (16.3 km)
Elevation gain	566 ft (172 m)
Average gain	56 ft per mile (11 m per km)
Runnable	94% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	2.2 of 100
Surface	road
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	74%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	2%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Swayback Bridge Trail

How much elevation gain does Swayback Bridge Trail have?

Swayback Bridge Trail has 566 ft (172 m) of elevation gain over 10.1 miles (16.3 km). That averages 56 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Swayback Bridge Trail?

The difficulty score for Swayback Bridge Trail is 2.2 of 100. That is harder than 24.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 94% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.