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SaveThe McClellan Bike Trail consists of 10 miles of purpose built singletrack and is perfect for beginner riders of all ages. It is the first specifically designed NICA trail in the state of Alabama. The system has a great variety of green and blue trail segments. Trail names capture the history of the military base, community figures and local heros. Among the segments: Reveille, Retreat, WAC, and 2-Star Betty, named after Major General Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Clarke. MG Clarke was the first 2-Star General in the U.S. Army and last director of the Women's Army Corp (WAC). Equally fun in either direction, the trails twist, turn and roll around Sunset Hill and along the base of the Baltzell Mountains.
General Information
Mileage: 15 miles of purpose built singletrack.
Difficulty: Beginner
Hours: Trails open dawn to dusk
General Information
Mileage: 15 miles of purpose built singletrack.
Difficulty: Beginner
Hours: Trails open dawn to dusk
source: Official Trails Brochure
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Manager: McClellan Development Authority
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Location:
Main Trailhead located at 460 BG D.H. Stem Ave (behind soccer fields), Anniston, AL
Coordinates: 33.707915, -85.797594
Main Trailhead located at 460 BG D.H. Stem Ave (behind soccer fields), Anniston, AL
Coordinates: 33.707915, -85.797594
Disclaimer:
The trails are located on a former Army installation. While it is highly unlikely, Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) may be located on the site. Please stay on designated trails and do not ride in undesignated areas. If you do find anything that might be UXO, call 9-1-1.
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
24 trails
- E-Bike
22 trails
- Hike
24 trails
- Trail Running
24 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Jul 28, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 25
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 24
- Trails E-Bike
- 22
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 9
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 24
- Trails Trail Running
- 24
- Total Distance
- 18 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 7 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,248 ft
- Total Vertical
- 594 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,385 ft
- Reports
- 208
- Photos
- 47
- Completed Counter
- 4,718
Popular McClellan Trails Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 5,272 ft • 149 ft • 409 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly machine groomed. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 149 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 8 ft • 400 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 8 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 4,606 ft • 84 ft • 357 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 84 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 81 ft • 318 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 81 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 3,858 ft • 42 ft • 316 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 42 ft green climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 135 ft • 277 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 135 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 1,847 ft • 105 ft • 249 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions with a 105 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 2,500 ft • 35 ft • 249 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
McClellan Trails Mountain Bike Routes
4 miles • 295 ft • 4 • Loop •
The Alabama Cycling Association's 2023 State Championship course - the deciding race. This course at...
11 miles • 1,225 ft • 12 • Loop •
Moderately difficult course throughout the McClellan Trails in Anniston, AL. Lots of big climbs followed...
5 miles • 413 ft • 6 • Loop • Race •
The Alabama Cycling Association's 2023 State Championship course - the deciding race. This course at...
★ 2.5 • 8 miles • 761 ft • 10 • Loop • Race •
The current Assault on Sunset Hill Race loop. Good amount of flow and climbing. Fast and fun
Photos of McClellan Trails Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| The Golden Buck | Jul 28, 2026 @ 7:30am (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Jul 28, 2026 | Ideal | LittleOrphan | ||
| UXO | Jul 28, 2026 @ 7:30am (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Jul 28, 2026 | Ideal | LittleOrphan | ||
| Oscar | Apr 19, 2026 @ 11:02am (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Apr 19, 2026 | Ideal | a3dsmile | ||
| Retreat | Jan 11, 2026 @ 9:17am (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Jan 11, 2026 | Wet | b2crazy | ||
| YorkTown | Jan 11, 2026 @ 9:17am (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Jan 11, 2026 | Wet | b2crazy | ||
| Reveille | Jan 11, 2026 @ 9:17am (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Jan 11, 2026 | Wet | b2crazy | ||
| Whiskey | Aug 29, 2025 @ 3:52pm Aug 29, 2025 | Dry | Ittb19 PORC | ||
| Lima | Aug 29, 2025 @ 3:52pm Aug 29, 2025 | Dry | Ittb19 PORC | ||
| Foxtrot | Aug 29, 2025 @ 3:52pm Aug 29, 2025 | Dry | Ittb19 PORC | ||
| WAC | Aug 29, 2025 @ 3:52pm Aug 29, 2025 | Ideal | Ittb19 PORC |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| wendytapthataspinwall | wishlist | route | activity #104020520 | Sep 17, 2026 @ 6:17pm Sep 17, 2026 |
| Vandal-S | wishlist | region | activity #103022485 | Sep 4, 2026 @ 7:47am Sep 4, 2026 |
| KevinAsxV79 | wishlist | route | activity #102716942 | Aug 30, 2026 @ 2:41pm Aug 30, 2026 |
| Dbleagl21 | wishlist | route | activity #102112997 | Aug 22, 2026 @ 6:11pm Aug 22, 2026 |
| Collinf8qKwc | ridden | route | activity #100818267 | Aug 5, 2026 @ 1:47pm Aug 5, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Tree still there | Nov 24, 2024 @ 12:33pm Nov 24, 2024 | ||
| trail | Meh, very vanilla cross country trail. If you... | May 23, 2022 @ 6:48pm May 23, 2022 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anniston Museum and Gardens | 1.2 km | ||||
| Randolph Park | 4 | 4.3 km | |||
| Bains Gap Rd Trails | 1 | 5.4 km | |||
| Henry Farm Park | 2 | 6.1 km | |||
| Choccolocco Park | 3 | 6.7 km |
Local Badges
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Completionist13 awarded
Upcoming Local Events
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Wig's WheelsBike Shop
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Vein BmxBike Shop
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 24 | 18 miles | 2,221 ft | 7 miles | 594 ft | #2,291 | #5 | 40 | 208 | 8 | 5,341 | |
| E-Bike | 22 | 18 miles | 2,221 ft | 7 miles | 594 ft | #5,330 | #22 | 1 | 194 | 256 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 9 | 7 miles | 604 ft | 3 miles | 420 ft | #1,431 | #769 | 32 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 1 mile | 62 ft | 1,424 ft | 92 ft | #1,433 | #769 | |||||
| Hike | 24 | 18 miles | 2,152 ft | 7 miles | 594 ft | #9,441 | #30 | 6 | 207 | 101 | ||
| Trail Running | 24 | 18 miles | 2,152 ft | 7 miles | 594 ft | #8,601 | #23 | 207 | 184 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in McClellan Trails?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in McClellan Trails are:
- Sunset Hill (4.2/5)
- Retreat (4.2/5)
- Freedom Rider (4.2/5)
- Sloan's Furnace (4.2/5)
- Freefall (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in McClellan Trails?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in McClellan Trails are:
- March (120 activities)
- August (84 activities)
- September (51 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in McClellan Trails?
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What is the longest trail in McClellan Trails?
The longest trail in McClellan Trails is UXO at 1.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in McClellan Trails?
The best hiking trails in McClellan Trails are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in McClellan Trails?
The best trail running trails in McClellan Trails are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in McClellan Trails?
McClellan Trails has a total of 25 trails. Of those, 24 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in McClellan Trails to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in McClellan Trails?
The trail with the most elevation gain in McClellan Trails is The Golden Buck with 205 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in McClellan Trails?
The trail with the most elevation descent in McClellan Trails is UXO with 402 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in McClellan Trails?
McClellan Trails supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in McClellan Trails?
The steepest mountain biking trail in McClellan Trails is Foxtrot with an average grade of 5.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in McClellan Trails?
The trails with the biggest jumps in McClellan Trails are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in McClellan Trails?
The overall region status for McClellan Trails is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 20 trails:
- Clear / Green: 16
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in McClellan Trails?
Yes, McClellan Trails supports e-bike riding. There are 22 trails in McClellan Trails that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in McClellan Trails?
The most popular mountain biking routes in McClellan Trails are: View all mountain biking routes in McClellan Trails.
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What type of bike is most common in McClellan Trails?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in McClellan Trails are:
- AM (24 activities)
- XC (3 activities)
- Uni (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in McClellan Trails?
The most popular Strava segments in McClellan Trails are:
- WAC West CCW (1,741 athletes)
- WAC East CCW (1,668 athletes)
- Sunset West CW (1,312 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in McClellan Trails?
The most popular mountain biking trails in McClellan Trails are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in McClellan Trails?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in McClellan Trails are:
- Sunset Hill (5/5)
- 2-Star Betty (5/5)
- WAC (5/5)
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