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Local Road Routes

USA Swamp Loop: A 1.6 mile ride on campus around the swamp.

University Blvd Out-and-Back: 14.5 miles round-trip that takes you north of USA, through Prichard, and on some tough hills. Less traffic on Saturday or Sunday mornings; avoid during weekday mornings.

Grand Bay Wilmer Loop: A 24-mile loop in West Mobile County.  Drive west (past the airport) and park at the Winn-Dixie at the corner of Airport Blvd and Snow Road.  Fairly low traffic, but do be cautious on Airport Blvd.

Tanner Williams Road Out-and-BackA 30-mile round-trip on relatively smooth and flat Tanner Williams Road. You can park at the gas stations at Tanner Williams & Snow Roads, or drive a couple miles west on Tanner Williams Road to a lower-traffic starting point.  There are several churches where you can park.

Week's Bay Out-and-Back: 27 miles along scenic Mobile Bay. Park at Fairhope Municipal Park (AKA Volanta Park). Allow 30 minutes to drive from USA to the Fairhope Park.

Presley's Lake Out-and-Back: 37-mile ride that takes you west to Mississippi.  The map starts in West Mobile; park at the elementary school to avoid some of the city traffic.  The turn-around point is Presley's Outing with a nice campground and lake.

Road Trip Opportunities!

Ocean Springs, MS Live Oak Bicycle Route: This is a 15.5 mile loop in Ocean Springs, MS, about an hour's drive from USA.  Ride through the quaint downtown and through Gulf Islands National Seashore.

Longleaf Trace, MS: Coming Soon

St. Tammany Trace, LA: Coming Soon