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Vulcan Statue – Gadsden Highway loop from University of Alabama at Birmingham

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United States
Alabama
Jefferson County
Birmingham

Vulcan Statue – Gadsden Highway loop from University of Alabama at Birmingham

Moderate

3.1

(29)

42

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Vulcan Statue – Gadsden Highway loop from University of Alabama at Birmingham

03:01

65.0km

660m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.91 km for 238 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

222 m

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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2

3.03 km

A nice vista overlooking the historic 5 Points South community of Stratford.

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3

20.9 km

Gadsden Highway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Gadsen Highway is a nice stretch of road connecting Huffman to Springville. It has a wide shoulder and passes through beautiful areas just outside the city.

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65.0 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.9 km

7.76 km

1.67 km

419 m

242 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

56.9 km

8.00 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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