more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
139 ft
Climb
-140 ft
Descent
00:10:07
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
611 ft
Altitude min
667 ft
Altitude max
635 ft
Altitude start
633 ft
Altitude end
-20%
Grade max
18%
Grade min
2,726 ft
Distance climb
2,346 ft
Distance down
1,129 ft
Distance flat
00:10:07
Avg time

Alpha Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Griffin Bike Park
    Terre Haute, Indiana
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #77576 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #7121 in E-Biking
    • #349344 in Trail Running
    • #334077 in Hiking
    • #7042 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #173 in Mountain Biking · Indiana [+]
    • #17 in E-Biking
    • #1,031 in Trail Running
    • #976 in Hiking
    • #33 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner

From the Freedom Trail, this trail starts with a short but furious uphill section heading west and a fast, short saddle rising into another short climb. A sustained downhill section follows. The singletrack then enters into a longish climb and passes the entrance to the Proving Grounds Advanced Drop at left. Alpha then becomes a series of descents, rises, and switchbacks among many small ridges, and eventually crosses a long wooden bridge and passes the Landing Zone before heading back north. The return has a fun jump, a challenging uphill section and ends with a wooden berm and wooden bridge features and some last downhill fun—ending at FreedomTrail just south of the Alpha entrance.

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BermsBridgesDropsJumpsRock gardens
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Alpha located?
      Alpha is located in Griffin Bike Park, Terre Haute, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Griffin Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.3393, -87.36284.
      ▼ How hard is Alpha?
      Alpha is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Alpha?
      Alpha has 139 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 140 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 611 ft to 667 ft.
      ▼ Is Alpha a point to point trail?
      Alpha is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Alpha?
      Alpha is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Alpha?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Alpha. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Alpha? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Alpha are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Alpha?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Alpha. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Alpha?
      Alpha is a moderately popular trail. There have been 635 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,131 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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