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Railroad Park – Vulcan Statue loop from Avondale

Railroad Park – Vulcan Statue loop from Avondale

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Railroad Park – Vulcan Statue loop from Avondale

01:16

24.8km

230m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 10.1 km for 1.53 km

After 15.0 km for 1.53 km

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2.48 km

Jones Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Jones Valley Trail is a 2.5-mile segment of the greater Red Rock Trail System. This paved multi-use trail winds from Birmingham's Industrial Lakeview District to the lively neighborhood of Avondale. …

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2.91 km

Rotary Trail of the Magic City Sign

Highlight • Monument

This large iron sign denotes the beginning of Birmingham's beloved Rotary Trail. The creation of the Rotary Trail transformed a vacant railway right-of-way into a paved four-block walking and biking …

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4.26 km

Railroad Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Railroad Park is a lovely green space in the heart of the city. Spanning eight blocks, it includes a beautiful pond, an outdoor gym, picnic tables, and a walking trail …

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4.62 km

Railroad Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Railroad Park is a lovely green space in the heart of the city. Spanning eight blocks, it includes a beautiful pond, an outdoor gym, picnic tables, and a walking trail …

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10.1 km

Vulcan Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Vulcan Trail is a paved path, a couple miles long, that offers views of the Birmingham skyline from the south. The trail is frequented by walkers, runners, and cyclists, …

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13.3 km

Vulcan Statue

Highlight • Monument

Overlooking the city of Birmingham, Vulcan is the world's largest cast iron statue standing 56 feet tall. The statue was created by Italian artist Giuseppe Moretti in 1904.

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13.8 km

Overlook from the Vulcan Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a really great view of the Birmingham skyline right off the side of the trail here. There are a handful of clearings in the trees (mainly for power lines) along the path that offer views similar to this.

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24.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

6.88 km

3.41 km

3.16 km

582 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

6.02 km

3.08 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (180 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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13 %

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Railroad Park – Vulcan Statue loop from Avondale

Jones Valley Trail

Rotary Trail of the Magic City Sign

Railroad Park

Railroad Park

Vulcan Trail

Vulcan Statue

Overlook from the Vulcan Trail

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