more stats
1,988 ft
Distance
21 ft
Climb
-55 ft
Descent
00:03:43
Avg time
-35 ft
Altitude change
329 ft
Altitude min
387 ft
Altitude max
365 ft
Altitude start
328 ft
Altitude end
-1.8%
Grade
-14.8%
Grade max
9.9%
Grade min
518 ft
Distance climb
1,198 ft
Distance down
210 ft
Distance flat
00:03:43
Avg time

The Colonel Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ed Lisenby Lake
    Ozark, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #98794 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    City of Ozark

Lake Lizenby's 1st MTB trail in Ozark, AL

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 19 rides
  • Last: Sep 23, 2026
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The Colonel Trail Reports

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Oct 23, 2022 @ 4:45am
Oct 23, 2022
 Trails are good. Recently cleaned of leaves and debris.
Dec 28, 2019 @ 6:45am
Dec 28, 2019
Sep 27, 2019 @ 8:30am
Sep 27, 2019
 Yet to be fully packed down. Sandy and dry.
Sep 27, 2019 @ 8:23am
Sep 27, 2019
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Jul 25, 2019 @ 2:24pm
Jul 25, 2019
 Sandy and loose but otherwise dry.
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on Oct 23, 2022
Dry
Avg: 3.43 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Colonel located?
      The Colonel is located in Ed Lisenby Lake, Ozark, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Ed Lisenby Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 31.47891, -85.63656.
      ▼ How hard is The Colonel?
      The Colonel is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Colonel?
      The Colonel has 21 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 55 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 329 ft to 387 ft.
      ▼ Is The Colonel a point to point trail?
      The Colonel is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Colonel?
      The Colonel is 1,988 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Colonel?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on The Colonel. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Colonel?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Colonel are:
      • September (4 activities)
      • February (1 activities)
      • April (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access The Colonel? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Colonel are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Colonel?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride The Colonel. The trail is 1,988 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Colonel?
      The Colonel is a moderately popular trail. There have been 475 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 565 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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