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The colour categories are based on what percentage of users are riding a trail in its intended direction.
The colour categories are based on what percentage of users are riding a trail in its intended direction.
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Trail Ridden Direction
The intended direction a trail should be ridden.
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Trail Popularity ?
Trailforks scans activity logs to determine which trails are ridden the most in the last 9 months.
Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
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Winter Trails
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Trails are colored based on popularity. The more popular a trail is, the more red. Less popular trails trend towards green.
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Alabama trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped thousands of trails and shared thousands of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Winter Fat Biking, ATVing/Offroading, Dirtbiking, Observed Trials, Snowshoeing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing and Skiing. Trails here are often faint trail, flowy and rocky. Scenery includes creeks, views and ridgelines. Common trail features include jumps, berms and bridges. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include picnic spots and water sources. Popular destinations include Huntsville, Pelham and Oak Mountain State Park.
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Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 1,864
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 1,529
- Trails E-Bike
- 1,005
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 624
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 235
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 121
- Trails Horse
- 221
- Trails Hike
- 1,702
- Trails Trail Running
- 1,678
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 27
- Trails Observed Trials
- 5
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 30
- Trails Snowshoe
- 2
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 1
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 2
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 2
- Total Distance
- 2,187 miles
- Total Descent
- 217,686 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,392 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,392 ft
- Reports
- 88,073
- Photos
- 5,004
- Completed Counter
- 178,760
Sub Regions
- Central Alabama (383)
- Jefferson County (205)
- Shelby County (178)
- East Alabama Region (159)
- Chambers County (4)
- Coosa County (30)
- Elmore County (13)
- Lee County (52)
- Macon County (26)
- Montgomery County (21)
- Tallapoosa County (13)
- Northeast Alabama (203)
- Calhoun County (103)
- Cherokee County (2)
- Clay County (1)
- Cleburne County (12)
- Etowah County (23)
- Randolph County (1)
- Talladega County (61)
- Northern Alabama (511)
- Blount County (1)
- Colbert County (8)
- Cullman County (10)
- DeKalb County (29)
- Jackson County (7)
- Lauderdale County (29)
- Lawrence County (18)
- Limestone County (3)
- Madison County (298)
- Marshall County (60)
- Morgan County (3)
- Walker County (4)
- Winston County (41)
- South Alabama (147)
- Baldwin County (95)
- Choctaw County (0)
- Mobile County (44)
- Wilcox County (8)
- Southeast Alabama (64)
- Barbour County (6)
- Covington County (8)
- Dale County (12)
- Houston County (38)
- West Alabama (61)
- Chilton County (3)
- Dallas County (3)
- Marengo County (2)
- Tuscaloosa County (53)
Popular Alabama Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 2,293 ft • 51 ft • 1,434 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 51 ft green climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 2,559 ft • 8 ft • 1,306 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 8 ft green climb. It features berm and bridge. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 2 miles • 145 ft • 1,263 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 145 ft blue climb. It features berm, bridge, ladder bridge and rock garden. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.8 • 2 miles • 258 ft • 1,250 •
One of the fastest trails at oak mountain. This trail has a series of jumps and rocks.
• 95 ★ 3.7 • 1 mile • 410 ft • 1,212 •
Be prepared for contouring and climbing for a few miles through the Alabama hardwood forest. You might be surprised that such beautiful places existed in the South if you've never been before. Near the top of the climb you'll notice...
• 95 ★ 4.2 • 3 miles • 203 ft • 1,210 •
Part of the Oak Mountain State Park trail network. Narrow in places and twisty througout, this leg churner is sure to keep you on you toes. Rocks for texture, obstacles for fun and some short fast downhils in this 2.6 mile thrill ride...
• 95 ★ 3.4 • 1 mile • 88 ft • 1,178 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
Alabama Mountain Bike Routes
LIMITLESS Lightning Lap Featured
★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 347 ft • 3 • Out & Back •
Lightning is a directional Flow/Jump trail. PRE-Ride, RE-Ride, THEN FREE-Ride. Lips, Table tops, Box Drop....
LIMITLESS Lake Trail Featured
3 miles • 205 ft • 1 • Loop •
Easiest route here at Oak Mountain. Can be ridden both directions, out and back. Mild rocks and roots....
LIMITLESS Thunder Lightning Loop Featured
8 miles • 907 ft • 3 • Loop •
Gotta climb to get to it, but worth it! Thunder is a true enduro trail! Light pedaling between rocks,...
★ 2.0 • 18 miles • 1,600 ft • 11 • Loop •
This is a true all mountain loop. Plenty of pedaling, tech, and long downhills to go around!
LIMITLESS BMX Easy Loop Featured
4 miles • 376 ft • 5 • Loop •
This loop can be ridden both directions, but is best ridden clockwise. Head out on the road, and the...
LIMITLESS North Trailhead Easy Loop Featured
7 miles • 542 ft • 3 • Loop •
Beginner to Intermediate friendly loop. Can be ridden both directions, no wrong way here! Rolling terrain,...
Photos of Alabama Mountain Bike
Videos of Alabama Mountain Bike
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XanderMTB2 | ridden | trail | activity #107631361 | Nov 11, 2026 @ 4:17pm 27 mins |
| Gilkeson | wishlist | route | activity #107597158 | Nov 11, 2026 @ 7:55am 9 hours |
| WillieJacobsz | update | route | activity #107594164 | Nov 11, 2026 @ 6:54am 10 hours |
| WillieJacobsz | add | poi | activity #107593323 | Nov 11, 2026 @ 6:39am 10 hours |
| WillieJacobsz | update | region | activity #107592358 | Nov 11, 2026 @ 6:18am 10 hours |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Not maintained. Wasn't even super sure where... | Nov 1, 2026 @ 4:55pm Nov 1, 2026 | ||
| trail | Pretty clear when I rode it. Was fun to ride.... | Nov 1, 2026 @ 4:54pm Nov 1, 2026 | ||
| trail | Nice and flat with some roots sprinkled in.... | Nov 1, 2026 @ 4:52pm Nov 1, 2026 | ||
| trail | This bit was a bit overgrown and I had to walk... | Nov 1, 2026 @ 4:51pm Nov 1, 2026 | ||
| trail | Very short but as a noob that can't jump their... | Nov 1, 2026 @ 4:50pm Nov 1, 2026 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails169 awarded -
Epic Ride 50k0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge35 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k36 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge7 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge24 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Creek Mountain Bike Park | bike park | Hoover | |
| Dirt Jumps | skill park | Auburn | |
| Base CAMP Skills Area | skill park | Auburn | |
| Twin Pines Dual Slalom | skill park | Auburn | |
| Playground | skill park | Mobile |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 1,529 | 1,746 miles | 159,567 ft | 675 miles | 2,356 ft | #41 | 3,830 | 87,698 | 228 | 225,709 | ||
| E-Bike | 1,005 | 1,132 miles | 109,272 ft | 444 miles | 2,356 ft | #33 | 29 | 81,410 | 49 | 12,633 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 623 | 913 miles | 52,736 ft | 334 miles | 2,359 ft | #40 | 13 | 5,592 | 11 | 1,832 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 234 | 204 miles | 12,933 ft | 72 miles | 1,778 ft | #44 | 6,482 | 5 | 7 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 121 | 125 miles | 9,911 ft | 44 miles | 1,696 ft | #47 | 6,746 | 8 | ||||
| Horse | 221 | 420 miles | 41,936 ft | 175 miles | 2,247 ft | #29 | 53 | 66,654 | 1 | 173 | ||
| Hike | 1,702 | 2,100 miles | 203,550 ft | 819 miles | 2,392 ft | #41 | 939 | 87,519 | 13 | 14,616 | ||
| Trail Running | 1,678 | 2,076 miles | 202,306 ft | 813 miles | 2,392 ft | #41 | 127 | 87,442 | 27 | 14,984 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 27 | 116 miles | 11,640 ft | 50 miles | 1,401 ft | #38 | 7,277 | 3 | 45 | |||
| Observed Trials | 5 | 12 miles | 827 ft | 4 miles | 1,424 ft | #38 | 1 | 39 | 29 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 30 | 126 miles | 13,061 ft | 56 miles | 1,401 ft | #38 | 2 | 7,282 | 30 | |||
| Snowshoe | 2 | 1,381 ft | 23 ft | #50 | 2 | |||||||
| Downhill Ski | 1 | 663 ft | #46 | 7 | 12 | |||||||
| Backcountry Ski | 2 | 1,381 ft | 23 ft | #43 | 3 | |||||||
| Nordic Ski | 2 | 1,381 ft | 23 ft | #47 | 2 | 1 | 38 |
Activities
- Alabama Mountain Biking Trails
- Alabama E-Biking Trails
- Alabama Gravel Biking Trails
- Alabama Adaptive Biking Trails
- Alabama Winter Fat Biking Trails
- Alabama Horseback Trails
- Alabama Hiking Trails
- Alabama Trail Running Trails
- Alabama Dirtbiking Trails
- Alabama Observed Trials Trails
- Alabama ATVing/Offroading Trails
Trails
Points of Interest
- Sycamore Pavilion Other
- Buckeye Pavilion Other
- North Beach Sight
- Backcountry Camp Camping
- Discover Shelby Pavilion Other
- Redbud Pavilion Other
- Horseback Riding & Stables Sight
- North/Back Entrance Gate Information
- Playground Sight
- Catfish Overlook Viewpoint
- Cheaha Mountain (2,402 ft)
- Odum Point (2,323 ft)
- Hernandez Peak (2,280 ft)
- By canadaka
Trailforks & contributors - Admins: Map Team, TransRockies, chuktA, msmcfate, WillieJacobsz, PlumbBobM, ReckitRolley, colinreuter, SORBA, ASP
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