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1.2 miles
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:05:46
Avg time
7 ft
Altitude change
194 ft
Altitude min
209 ft
Altitude max
194 ft
Altitude start
200 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-3.8%
Grade max
4.3%
Grade min
617 ft
Distance climb
430 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:05:46
Avg time

Bottoms Start Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    University of South Alabama Trails (USA)
    Mobile, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #124602 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #51507 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    University of South Alabama (Mobile)

Bottoms Start is a great introduction to the rooty and winding singletrack trails at South Alabama University. The trail is rooty and winding and traverses generally flat terrain. The trail surface is generally solid and well packed, with intermittent sand. The trail is suitable for confident novices and above. Caution: stay alert because the trail changes often and fast and, especially when wet, roots can be treacherous

Access Info

From parking area - links to The Bottoms Long and DS TT

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles average
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  • 8 miles avg distance
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bottoms Start

        ▼ Where is Bottoms Start located?
        Bottoms Start is located in University of South Alabama Trails (USA), Mobile, Alabama, United States. It is part of the University of South Alabama Trails (USA) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 30.69785, -88.19615.
        ▼ How hard is Bottoms Start?
        Bottoms Start is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bottoms Start?
        Bottoms Start has 17 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 194 ft to 209 ft.
        ▼ Is Bottoms Start a point to point trail?
        Yes, Bottoms Start is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Bottoms Start?
        Bottoms Start is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bottoms Start?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Bottoms Start. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bottoms Start?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bottoms Start are:
        • July (20 activities)
        • November (17 activities)
        • April (16 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Bottoms Start? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bottoms Start are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Bottoms Start?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Bottoms Start. 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 Bottoms Start?
        Bottoms Start is a very popular trail. There have been 1,175 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,717 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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