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SaveGardendale trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking and Trail Running. Scenery includes creeks. Popular destinations include Gardendale Urban Trail System.
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- Mountain Bike
7 trails
- E-Bike
0 trails
- Horse
0 trails
- Hike
7 trails
- Trail Running
7 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
0 trails
- Observed Trials
0 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
0 trails
- Snowshoe
0 trails
- Backcountry Ski
0 trails
- Nordic Ski
0 trails
Region Details
- 3
- 3
- 1
Region Status
Caution as of Jun 22, 2026Stats
- Trails (view details)
- 7
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 7
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 3
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 7
- Trails Trail Running
- 7
- Total Distance
- 12 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 6 miles
- Total Descent
- 502 ft
- Total Vertical
- 172 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 620 ft
- Reports
- 17
- Photos
- 17
- Completed Counter
- 124
Sub Regions
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Gardendale Urban Trail System
- 3
- 1
Popular Gardendale Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 4.5 • 8 miles • 174 ft • 74 •
Easy, relaxing ride for any season.
• 65 ★ 0.0 • 4,803 ft • 72 ft • 55 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 72 ft blue climb. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 1,759 ft • 3 ft • 54 •
Great climb and a fun way to drop down the hill. The trail flows nicely as it weaves through the tight trees.
• 40 ★ 0.0 • 3,153 ft • 9 ft • 15 • • hike
Moderately popular white difficulty gravel path. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 9 ft green climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1,073 ft • 2 ft • 11 • • hike
Less popular white difficulty gravel path. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 2 ft green climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Gardendale Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Creek Rails to Trails | Jun 22, 2026 @ 3:48pm (Pacific/Midway) Jun 22, 2026 | Ideal | TeriFgXkmt | ||
| Creekside | Feb 27, 2024 @ 12:29pm Feb 27, 2024 | Ideal | jasonhallmark0419 | ||
| Wild West | Mar 5, 2023 @ 2:41pm Mar 5, 2023 | Wet | AidanxyMvBg | ||
| Middle Mountain Loop | Jul 4, 2021 @ 9:41am Jul 4, 2021 | Dry | kwb377 | ||
| Black Creek East Loop | Jan 21, 2021 @ 1:11pm Jan 21, 2021 | Wet | NotStockPhoto | ||
| Connector | Jan 21, 2021 @ 1:11pm Jan 21, 2021 | Wet | NotStockPhoto | ||
| Peak Attack | Jan 22, 2020 @ 1:56pm Jan 22, 2020 | Variable | Blankcase79 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DanxzSJ1P | wishlist | trail | activity #101190961 | Aug 10, 2026 @ 1:32pm Aug 10, 2026 |
| TeriFgXkmt | add | report | activity #100722053 | Aug 4, 2026 @ 8:11am Aug 4, 2026 |
| wdnpersonality | ridden | trail | activity #93163168 | Apr 22, 2026 @ 11:39am Apr 22, 2026 |
| Kalyan2q4s6r | wishlist | region | activity #81615974 | Oct 3, 2025 @ 10:47am Oct 3, 2025 |
| jasonhallmark0419 | add | report | activity #59534495 | Sep 26, 2024 @ 12:48pm Sep 26, 2024 |
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Motocross Track | skill park | Gardendale |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 7 | 12 miles | 502 ft | 6 miles | 171 ft | #11,784 | #39 | 11 | 17 | 1,091 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 3 | 9 miles | 272 ft | 5 miles | 148 ft | 89 | ||||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 8 miles | 259 ft | 4 miles | 148 ft | |||||||
| Hike | 7 | 12 miles | 502 ft | 6 miles | 171 ft | #10,173 | #34 | 17 | 12 | |||
| Trail Running | 7 | 12 miles | 502 ft | 6 miles | 171 ft | #10,019 | #33 | 17 | 34 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Gardendale?
Gardendale has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Gardendale?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Gardendale are:
- Black Creek Rails to Trails (4.2/5)
- Wild West (0/5)
- Peak Attack (0/5)
- Middle Mountain Loop (0/5)
- Creekside (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Gardendale?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Gardendale are:
- May (17 activities)
- September (16 activities)
- October (15 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Gardendale?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Gardendale. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Gardendale?
The longest trail in Gardendale is Black Creek Rails to Trails at 8.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Gardendale?
The best hiking trails in Gardendale are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Gardendale?
The best trail running trails in Gardendale are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Gardendale?
Gardendale has a total of 7 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Gardendale to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Gardendale?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Gardendale is Black Creek Rails to Trails with 174 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Gardendale?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Gardendale is Black Creek Rails to Trails with 260 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Gardendale?
Gardendale supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, Observed Trials, ATVing/Offroading, Snowshoeing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Gardendale?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Gardendale is Black Creek Park with an average grade of 0.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Gardendale?
The overall region status for Gardendale is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 5 trails:
- Clear / Green: 2
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Gardendale?
Yes, Gardendale supports e-bike riding. However, individual trail e-bike permissions vary. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What type of bike is most common in Gardendale?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Gardendale are:
- AM (10 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Gardendale?
The most popular Strava segments in Gardendale are:
- Stouts Road to Shady Grove Road (1,502 athletes)
- Mile 388 Sprint going West (1,466 athletes)
- Shady Grove Rd to Coalburg Rd "On the Rocks" (1,330 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Gardendale?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Gardendale are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Gardendale?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Gardendale are:
- Black Creek Rails to Trails (4.5/5)
- Black Creek Park (0/5)
- Black Creek East Loop (0/5)
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