Sloss Furnaces – Railroad Park loop from Homewood

Sloss Furnaces – Railroad Park loop from Homewood

Moderate

4.8

(6280)

12,890

riders

Sloss Furnaces – Railroad Park loop from Homewood

02:28

53.9km

400m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.10 km

Old Mill

Highlight • Monument

Replica of old mill built by the famous Robert Jemison, Jr. The mill was built in 1927. It is not currently an active mill, but you can access it from the road.

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36.5 km

Sloss Furnaces

Highlight • Historical Site

Sloss Furnaces, a 32-acre National Historic Landmark, was a blast furnace that produced pig iron from 1882 to 1971. It is now a fascinating museum that allows visitors to see …

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39.4 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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39.8 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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41.8 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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44.7 km

Avondale Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Avondale Park, situated next to the Avondale Library, is a small oasis in downtown Birmingham. It features a beautiful outdoor amphitheater, duck pond, walking trail and tennis courts. It's an …

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53.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.4 km

17.8 km

5.54 km

1.21 km

Surfaces

38.1 km