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      Anniston trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Popular destinations include Coldwater Mountain, McClellan Trails and Cheaha State Park.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of 10 hours

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      106
      Trails Mountain Bike
      97
      Trails E-Bike
      90
      Trails Gravel Bike
      44
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      13
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      4
      Trails Horse
      2
      Trails Hike
      104
      Trails Trail Running
      103
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      2
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      2
      Total Distance
      105 miles
      Total Descent
      16,282 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,782 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      2,392 ft
      Reports
      743
      Photos
      208
      Completed Counter
      24,318
      Sub Regions

      Popular Anniston Mountain Biking Trails

      95 3.7 1 mile 410 ft 1,198
      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...
      80 3.6 3,392 ft 237 ft 1,178
      This is a short technical climb that takes you through various rock formations, step ups, and the . It feeds onto the Bomb Dog descent (which ends at the Coldspring Trailhead) or a fire road that can be used to descend back down to the...
      85 4.8 2 miles 349 ft 1,078
      is the middle option of the stacked loop system at Cold Water Mountain. Ridden clockwise, the trail offers of plenty of swoops, berms and bends, making it a must-ride. The first part of is a descent that will make you grin from ear to...
      75 4.9 5 miles 376 ft 1,008
      is a very fast descent that is almost 4 miles in length. The trail begins at the end of . Before you get into the descent stop and have a visit with Floyd, Anniston/Calhoun County's first bomb sniffing police canine. His headstone is...
      95 3.7 3,517 ft 108 ft 980
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
      95 4.1 1 mile 204 ft 965
      is a short climb that includes a lookout along a ridgeline before a stepdown and the only switchback located on the . The trail crosses Stebbins Road and is a fun technical rolling downhill which leads you to the "Rabbit Hole."
      85 4.6 3,802 ft 0 ft 931
      This is a short downhill section that connects the Rabbit Hole intersection to the downhill trail. It features very smooth rollers and berm turns.
      80 4.8 2 miles 164 ft 919
      If brings the flow, then brings it too, plus a little more. As one of the Three Bear loops, is the furthest out from the Cold Spring trailhead and provides the most challenge. With some of the same twisty flow similar to , does it in a...

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 0 rides
      Yesterday
      • 5 rides
      Past Week
      • 72 rides

      Anniston Mountain Bike Routes

      5.0 14 miles 1,581 ft 8 Loop
      A good 14 mile loop at Coldwater Mountain. Start at the official Trailhead, ride the bears, then climb up...
      5.0 4 miles 419 ft 3 Loop
      Final race of 2021!! s So why not go out with a BANG and end it at Goldwater in Anniston, AL?! These fast...
      5.0 8 miles 1,099 ft 6 Loop
      The most direct climb to top of Bomb Dog
      4.0 20 miles 3,078 ft 12
      Go Nuts route plan for Coldwater
      4.0 5 miles 420 ft 7
      This loop combines the three bears into a short 7+ mile loop
      4.0 10 miles 1,281 ft 0
      Overview 1:21 average ride time for 11.3 miles. Details The might just be your favorite new ride. Part of...

      Photos of Anniston Mountain Bike

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      Aug 8, 2020 @ 2:43pm
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      WAC
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      Jul 31, 2020 @ 4:38pm
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      108 |
      Jul 7, 2020 @ 4:31pm
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      95 |
      Sep 16, 2025 @ 10:54am
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      Sep 3, 2025 @ 11:39am
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      Aug 10, 2025 @ 10:45am
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      Jul 12, 2025 @ 9:15am
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      May 2, 2025 @ 4:29am
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      Videos of Anniston Mountain Bike

      Goodbye Adam
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      trail: Bomb Dog
      0:14 | 147 | Apr 1, 2021
      Talking Shop with Thomas Vanderham, Featuring...
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      trail: Rocky
      7:19 | 4831 | Jun 27, 2018
      Trillium, Hare to TH Coldwater Mtn. Anniston, AL
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      trail: Trillium
      13:02 | 199 | Jan 12, 2017
      Talladega Coldwater Mtn. Anniston, AL
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      trail: Talladega
      3:32 | 211 | Jan 12, 2017
      new line on the rock slot
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      trail: Rock Slot
      0:10 | 251 | Mar 16, 2014
      bunny hoppin
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      trail: Bunny
      0:07 | 178 | Jul 25, 2012
      Coldwater Mountain Day Two
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      3:17 | 150 | May 4, 2025
      Coldwater Mountain: Alabama gnar at it's best
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      16:00 | 130 | May 4, 2025

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Goldilocks
      Sep 7, 2026 @ 7:44pm (America/Chicago)
      10 hours
      Unknown Tree down at berm before you hit the rock...DISC0C0MPUTER
      Hare
      Sep 6, 2026 @ 8:58am (America/Chicago)
      2 days
      DryIttb19 PORC
      Yellow Trail
      Aug 29, 2026 @ 9:38am (America/Chicago)
      Aug 29, 2026
      UnknownHike Large tree down across trail, can...Jannaprice OMSP VIP
      The Golden Buck
      Jul 28, 2026 @ 7:30am (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
      Jul 28, 2026
      IdealHike LittleOrphan
      UXO
      Jul 28, 2026 @ 7:30am (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
      Jul 28, 2026
      IdealHike LittleOrphan
      Deer Run
      Jul 23, 2026 @ 1:11pm (America/Chicago)
      Jul 23, 2026
      Unknown Trees down everywhere and major erosionJeffreyrboyd
      Bull Frog
      Jun 23, 2026 @ 3:22pm (America/Chicago)
      Jun 23, 2026
      IdealLarge tree down across trail, blocking trailBirmingnar
      Tortoise
      Jun 23, 2026 @ 3:19pm (America/Chicago)
      Jun 23, 2026
      UnknownLarge tree down across trail, blocking trailBirmingnar
      Trillium
      Jun 20, 2026 @ 10:48am (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
      Jun 20, 2026
      Idealjohnnygreenpants
      Talladega
      Jun 20, 2026 @ 10:48am (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
      Jun 20, 2026
      Idealjohnnygreenpants

      Activity Feed

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      DISC0C0MPUTERaddreportactivity #103312362
      Sep 7, 2026 @ 5:44pm
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      CUTiger42addreportactivity #103180577
      Sep 6, 2026 @ 7:22am
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      Ittb19addreportactivity #103178574
      Sep 6, 2026 @ 6:58am
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      TinajBRHcUwishlistrouteactivity #103082928
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      CUTiger42wishlistregionactivity #103062476
      Sep 4, 2026 @ 7:02pm
      Sep 4, 2026

      Recent Comments

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      BirmingnarreportTortoiseTortoise has multiple (3) trees down blocking...
      Jun 23, 2026 @ 1:25pm
      Jun 23, 2026
      SteveAn04igtrailUpper SpringCleared a few trees off the trail but it’s...
      Jun 20, 2026 @ 7:42am
      Jun 20, 2026
      surfermike101trailRed Clay BuffetThis trail is so much fun! so jealous I...
      Apr 12, 2026 @ 8:43am
      Apr 12, 2026
      mptgrizzly64trailThe PipBlown clear in late December. Read sign at...
      Jan 7, 2026 @ 7:18pm
      Jan 7, 2026
      twofoursixtrailThe PipDon’t ride this right now . Clearly no one...
      Dec 12, 2025 @ 12:45pm
      Dec 12, 2025

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike97101 miles15,928 ft47 miles1,749 ft
      #938#3691917313114,006
      E-Bike9093 miles15,302 ft44 miles1,696 ft
      #1,567#884168651,135
      Gravel Bike4433 miles5,571 ft14 miles1,749 ft
      #1,877#523338
      Adaptive Bike138 miles692 ft2 miles1,014 ft
      #4,598#1,15731
      Winter Fat Bike44 miles3 ft928 ft699 ft
      #3,372#9172
      Horse23 miles449 ft2 miles417 ft
      6011
      Hike104104 miles15,981 ft47 miles1,781 ft
      #1,516#676167301503
      Trail Running103104 miles15,945 ft47 miles1,781 ft
      #2,002#6467301382
      Dirtbike/Moto23 miles449 ft2 miles417 ft
      60
      ATV/ORV/OHV23 miles449 ft2 miles417 ft
      601

      Frequently Asked Questions About Anniston

      What are the best places to ride in Anniston?
      Anniston has 7 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Anniston?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Anniston are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      What is the best time of the year to ride in Anniston?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Anniston are:
      • March (222 activities)
      • August (158 activities)
      • October (150 activities)
      Check the Anniston reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      Where can I park to ride in Anniston?
      There are 11 parking locations listed in Anniston. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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