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14.0 miles
Distance
1,581 ft
Climb
-1,580 ft
Descent
1,632 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
715 ft
Altitude min
1,023 ft
Altitude start
1,024 ft
Altitude end
-28.3%
Grade max
38.6%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
A good 14 mile loop at Coldwater Mountain. Start at the official Trailhead, ride the bears, then climb up Cassidy. Cut over to go down Trillium. Time for some more climbing. Come back up Chilowhee and Rock Slot, finish with some awesome Bomb Dog.
Detailed Description
Coldwater Top Loop is a 14 mile popular intermediate route located near Anniston Alabama. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 1,581 ft with a max elevation of 1,632 ft then descends -1,580 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Jun 23, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance14 miles
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Avg time2 hr 25 min
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Altitude min715 ft
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Altitude start1,023 ft
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Altitude end1,024 ft
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Climb1,581 ft
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Descent-1,580 ft
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Grade max-28.3%
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Grade min38.6%
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Distance climb6 miles
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Distance down7 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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Trails in Route
| 1 mile | |||||
| 3,268 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 3,294 ft | |||||
| 1,004 ft | |||||
| 3,166 ft | |||||
| 5 miles | |||||
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingModerate
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Coldwater Mountain MTB Trillium trail.
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