26.6 miles
Distance
2,424 ft
Climb
-2,422 ft
Descent
1,258 ft
High Point
2 ft
Altitude change
507 ft
Altitude min
555 ft
Altitude start
558 ft
Altitude end
-30.2%
Grade max
46.2%
Grade min
11 miles
Distance climb
12 miles
Distance down
4 miles
Distance flat

Longer ride through some of the best technical trails in Oak Mountain State Park

Detailed Description
Oak Mountain Tech Loop is a 27 mile popular expert route located near Pelham Alabama. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 14 trails. This route climbs 2,424 ft with a max elevation of 1,258 ft then descends -2,422 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 2 trails (newest: May 1, 2026)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 3 trails (newest: Jun 24, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    27 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 36 min
  • Altitude change
    2 ft
  • Altitude min
    507 ft
  • Altitude start
    555 ft
  • Altitude end
    558 ft
  • Climb
    2,424 ft
  • Descent
    -2,422 ft
  • Grade max
    -30.2%
  • Grade min
    46.2%
  • Distance climb
    11 miles
  • Distance down
    12 miles
  • Distance flat
    4 miles

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