Near Devils Racetrack
View from atop the Devils Racetrack Trail
Near Devils Racetrack
Flat rocks lead the way on the Devils Racetrack
Near Devils Racetrack
Pine straw covers the Piney Loop Trail
Near Devils Racetrack
Well packed section of the Shovelton Trail
Near Devils Racetrack
The rocky start of the Harris Trail

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Devils Racetrack

4.0 (1 Rating)
A loop for hikers looking for some varied terrain combined with a little bit of elevation gain.
3.3
mi
Distance
244
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Access Issues
Trails are open from dawn to dusk.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.32mi
Distance
244ft
Elevation Gain
244ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
1,019ft
High Point
791ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
From the Spragins Hollow Trailhead, start on the easy Piney Loop Trail. This is a short trail that partially runs through a small stand of pine trees. The trail doesn't feature much climbing and the only difficult part of it are the occasional roots or rocks. It should be noted, that as you get toward the end of the trail, the number of rocks increases.From the Piney Loop Trail, continue onto the Devil's Racetrack Trail for the main climb. Along this stretch, you may notice several spur trails off the main path and the Rock Wall Trail branching off to the right; ignore these and stick to the main, marked path. At just over 1.5 miles, the trail climbs up to a loop of Devils Racetrack--a group of large limestone boulders.At this point, can take the loop either way around this high point, and there are a couple nice view north toward Huntsville. At the furthest most point of the loop, you'll come to a wide, power line clear cut. Enjoy the unobstructed view before finishing out the loop and heading back down to the trailhead the way you came.

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Contributors
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