8.2 miles
Distance
907 ft
Climb
-914 ft
Descent
1,143 ft
High Point
-5 ft
Altitude change
530 ft
Altitude min
560 ft
Altitude start
554 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-44.3%
Grade max
32.1%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
4,649 ft
Distance flat

Gotta climb to get to it, but worth it Thunder is a true enduro trail! Light pedaling between rocks, roots, and chunk. One spicy roll with a go around line. Look before you leap! This is a can't miss trail if this is your riding style. Paired with our directional flow/jump trail Lightning. Chef's Kiss

Detailed Description
LIMITLESS Thunder Lightning Loop is a 8 mile popular intermediate route located near Pelham Alabama. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 907 ft with a max elevation of 1,143 ft then descends -914 ft.
Tags
FlowyJumpsRockyRooty

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 2 trails (newest: Jun 26, 2026)

Local Trail Association

Local trail association
Birmingham Urban Mountain Pedalers (bump.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    8 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 16 min
  • Altitude min
    530 ft
  • Altitude start
    560 ft
  • Altitude end
    554 ft
  • Climb
    907 ft
  • Descent
    -914 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -44.3%
  • Grade min
    32.1%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    4,649 ft

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Trails in Route

The Chimneys4,055 ft
Cat Dog Snake1 mile
Thunder1 mile

Details

  • Featured
  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    4
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Cat Dog Snake
Jun 26, 2026 @ 7:44pm (America/Chicago)
Jun 26, 2026
I’m in white/yellow, not sure where “cat dog snake” trail came from! One small and two large trees down across yellow white trail, maybe 80 yards from the red trail reporter
The Chimneys
May 20, 2026 @ 4:44pm (America/Chicago)
May 20, 2026
All Clear by Hal reporter
Thunder
May 1, 2026 @ 11:14am (America/Chicago)
May 1, 2026
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