Fort Hampton Metric

The Fort Hampton Metric is 61 miles, starting and ending at the Elkmont High School in Elkmont, Alabama. Traveling thru scenic farmland, there are a few rough roads and some areas of traffic, but generally good pavement and very quiet. The route is hilly; no long climbs but several 200' hills.

Cue Sheet Map - 2 Page RideWithGPS

The total elevation gain is 1,920':

Hurricane Creek metric elevation profile

Thanks to Tim Storey for designing this route. For variations and other routes in the area, check Tim's RideWithGPS routes.

Directions to start:

Elkmont High School, in Elkmont, Alabama:

Take Research Park Blvd North to AL-53, and turn Left / North on AL-53 for 11.6 miles. Turn Left on Ready Section / Bethel Road for 2.6 miles. Turn Left on Old US-31 / AL-251 S for 1.0 miles. Turn Right on Thach Road / CR-100 for 9.1 miles (becomes Sandlin Road west of I-65, and Upper Fort Hampton Road in Elkmont). Turn Right onto High School Road for 0.1 miles.

Google Maps location for Elkmont High School.