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SaveThe Cahaba River Park is a joint venture between the Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust and Shelby County with the County taking the lead on development of outdoor amenities at the park. This scenic park is located at the confluence of the Cahaba River and Shades Creek with 1,527 acres including a combined 1,339 acres in the North Sector (1,212 acres Forever Wild Property and 127 acres of Shelby County) on River Road (County Road 251) off County Road 13 west of Helena and 188 acres located in the South Sector at the end of County Road 251 off of County Road 10 in the west of Montevallo. There is no access for motorized vehicles across the river from North Sector to the South Sector. There are several river miles of canoeing to be enjoyed or a great place to enjoy swimming or fishing when the water levels safely permit.
The 1,339 acre north sector features 17 miles of professionally designed and constructed trails for hiking, mountain biking and trail running enthusiasts. Other recreation activities are available to the public such as open space relaxing, viewing scenery, wildlife, birding and picnicking. There are currently three parking areas, two pavilions with restroom and an outdoor shower. A caretaker house is also on the property to facilitate maintenance and safety within the park.
The 1,339 acre north sector features 17 miles of professionally designed and constructed trails for hiking, mountain biking and trail running enthusiasts. Other recreation activities are available to the public such as open space relaxing, viewing scenery, wildlife, birding and picnicking. There are currently three parking areas, two pavilions with restroom and an outdoor shower. A caretaker house is also on the property to facilitate maintenance and safety within the park.
source: Discover Shelby
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: County Park
Land Manager: Shelby County

Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
41 trails
- E-Bike
2 trails
- Hike
41 trails
- Trail Running
41 trails
Region Details
- 6
- 12
- 23
Region Status
Open as of Jan 25, 2025Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 41
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 41
- Trails E-Bike
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 41
- Trails Trail Running
- 41
- Total Distance
- 30 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,132 ft
- Total Vertical
- 210 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 521 ft
- Reports
- 103
- Photos
- 31
- Ridden Counter
- 4,685
Popular Cahaba River Park Mountain Biking Trails
Cahaba River Park Mountain Bike Routes
title | rating | distance |
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Cahaba Try 1 | 15 miles |
Photos of Cahaba River Park Mountain Bike
trail: Turtleback Ridge
62 |
Feb 16, 2023 @ 12:49pm
Feb 16, 2023
trail: Rust Bucket
127 |
Sep 12, 2021 @ 7:02am
Sep 12, 2021
trail: Rust Bucket
116 |
Sep 6, 2021 @ 9:38am
Sep 6, 2021
trail: Rust Bucket
195 |
Oct 9, 2020 @ 11:03am
Oct 9, 2020
trail: Rust Bucket
175 |
Sep 8, 2020 @ 11:06am
Sep 8, 2020
trail: Rust Bucket
140 |
Sep 7, 2020 @ 3:19pm
Sep 7, 2020
trail: Cahaba River Access Road
109 |
Jun 7, 2020 @ 11:00am
Jun 7, 2020
trail: Cahaba River Access Road
182 |
Jun 7, 2020 @ 11:00am
Jun 7, 2020Videos of Cahaba River Park Mountain Bike

trail: Flying Squirrel
24:47 |
226 |
Jun 22, 2020
Recent Trail Reports
status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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Reflection | Jan 25, 2025 @ 8:13am Jan 25, 2025 | Ideal | dlevasseur | ||
Lost Lake Loop | Jan 19, 2025 @ 11:18am Jan 19, 2025 | Variable | T4VXnWCV | ||
Flying Turtle | Jan 19, 2025 @ 11:18am Jan 19, 2025 | Ideal | T4VXnWCV | ||
Flying Squirrel | Jan 19, 2025 @ 11:18am Jan 19, 2025 | Ideal | T4VXnWCV | ||
Lily Loop | Dec 23, 2023 @ 3:05am Dec 23, 2023 | Dry | RobertJiyAqW | ||
Lily Loop | Dec 23, 2023 @ 3:05am Dec 23, 2023 | Dry | RobertJiyAqW | ||
Peaceful Easy Feeling | Dec 23, 2023 @ 3:05am Dec 23, 2023 | Dry | RobertJiyAqW | ||
Lost Lake | Dec 23, 2023 @ 3:05am Dec 23, 2023 | Dry | RobertJiyAqW | ||
Flying Squirrel Extension | Dec 23, 2023 @ 3:05am Dec 23, 2023 | Dry | RobertJiyAqW | ||
Turtleback Ridge | Dec 23, 2023 @ 3:05am Dec 23, 2023 | Dry | RobertJiyAqW |
Activity Feed
username | action | type | title | date |
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lachrymost | wishlist | route | activity #71704300 | May 15, 2025 @ 7:51am May 15, 2025 |
ToddKvjo5i | ridden | trail | activity #71109594 and 21 more | May 6, 2025 @ 9:32am May 6, 2025 |
TrailHammer | difficultyvote | trail | activity #70564406 | Apr 28, 2025 @ 9:45am Apr 28, 2025 |
Nakpe | wishlist | route | activity #70406177 | Apr 26, 2025 @ 7:21am Apr 26, 2025 |
brphoto | wishlist | region | activity #69650700 | Apr 14, 2025 @ 4:32pm Apr 14, 2025 |
Recent Comments
username | type | title | comment | date |
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trail | Clockwise from... | May 17, 2023 @ 10:11am May 17, 2023 | ||
trail | Lost Lake, from southernmost (“slab”)... | May 17, 2023 @ 10:06am May 17, 2023 | ||
trail | Wild Turkey, east to... | May 17, 2023 @ 10:04am May 17, 2023 | ||
trail | Rust Bucket, north to... | May 17, 2023 @ 10:03am May 17, 2023 | ||
trail | https://youtu.be/5oFZPJrcvGU | May 17, 2023 @ 10:01am May 17, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
name | distance | ||||
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Tannehill Ironworks | 1 | 7 | 2 | 5.2 km | |
University of Montevallo | 6 | 5 | 2 | 9.6 km | |
Black Creek Mountain Bike Park | 2 | 2 | 12.9 km | ||
Ride BHM Bike Park | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 17.9 km |
Oak Mountain State Park | 12 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 18.8 km |
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Activity Type Stats
activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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Mountain Bike | 41 | 30 miles | 3,133 ft | 12 miles | 210 ft | #2,096 | #1,129 | 31 | 103 | 1 | 2,424 | |
E-Bike | 2 | #1,438 | 66 | 133 | ||||||||
Hike | 41 | 30 miles | 3,133 ft | 12 miles | 210 ft | #1,614 | #996 | 103 | 283 | |||
Trail Running | 41 | 30 miles | 3,133 ft | 12 miles | 210 ft | #1,611 | #991 | 103 | 9 |
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