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1.4 miles
Distance
56 ft
Climb
-117 ft
Descent
00:07:39
Avg time
-61 ft
Altitude change
498 ft
Altitude min
581 ft
Altitude max
581 ft
Altitude start
522 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-13.4%
Grade max
13.1%
Grade min
1,444 ft
Distance climb
3,730 ft
Distance down
2,103 ft
Distance flat
00:07:39
Avg time

Cannon Ball Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #29192 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #7027 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #101 in Mountain Biking · Alabama [+]
    • #14 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Alabama Historic Ironworks Commission

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AI Generated Description

Cannon Ball Loop is a 1 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near McCalla Alabama. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 56 ft blue climb. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 36 rides
  • 27 miles avg distance
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  • 430 rides
  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
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Cannon Ball Loop Trail Reports

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on Sep 27, 2026
Avg: 4.44 (5 votes)
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      Directions to cannon-ball-loop trailhead (33.247360, -87.062440)

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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 5.0 • 15 miles • 1,183 ft • 7 • Loop •
      I usually prefer tech and downhill type riding. This is my preferred route when I ride at Tannehill.
      11 miles • 924 ft • 4 • Loop •
      Chainbuster Racing’s 24-Hour Iron Maiden is a race at Tannehill Ironworks in McCalla, AL. This race...
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      • By allanrblain & contributors
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cannon Ball Loop located?
      Cannon Ball Loop is located in Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park, McCalla, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.24736, -87.06244.
      ▼ How hard is Cannon Ball Loop?
      Cannon Ball Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cannon Ball Loop?
      Cannon Ball Loop has 56 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 117 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 498 ft to 581 ft.
      ▼ How long is Cannon Ball Loop?
      Cannon Ball Loop is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cannon Ball Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cannon Ball Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cannon Ball Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cannon Ball Loop are:
      • July (37 activities)
      • May (29 activities)
      • April (24 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Cannon Ball Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cannon Ball Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cannon Ball Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Cannon Ball Loop. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cannon Ball Loop?
      Cannon Ball Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 2,377 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,831 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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