more stats
476 ft
Distance
-89 ft
Descent
00:00:23
Avg time
-89 ft
Altitude change
1,028 ft
Altitude min
1,117 ft
Altitude max
1,117 ft
Altitude start
1,027 ft
Altitude end
-18.7%
Grade
-31.2%
Grade max
-9.7%
Grade min
476 ft
Distance down
00:00:23
Avg time

David's Drop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McMullen Cove
    Gurley, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #54983 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #416241 in Trail Running
    • #297782 in Hiking
    • #21732 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #170 in Mountain Biking · Alabama [+]
    • #1,145 in Trail Running
    • #952 in Hiking
    • #41 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Smooth and fast downhill connector to access Grant's Way fromt the Sublet Pavilion

Access Info Restricted Access

Private Property - McMullen Cove Residents Only

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Private Property - McMullen Cove Residents Only

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Local Trail Association

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David's Drop Trail Reports

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Jul 22, 2026 @ 9:50am (America/Chicago)
Jul 22, 2026
Jun 9, 2022 @ 8:55am
Jun 9, 2022
reporter region open, variable drying, some wet spots in the usual lower areas, please stay on trails
Jun 7, 2022 @ 7:05am
Jun 7, 2022
reporter rain, region closed, please don't ride wet trails, wait 24-48hrs after last rain event or until re-opened
May 28, 2022 @ 5:19pm
May 28, 2022
reporter region open
May 23, 2022 @ 7:18am
May 23, 2022
reporter rain, region closed, please don't ride wet trails, wait 24-48hrs after last rain event or until re-opened
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on Jul 22, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is David's Drop located?
      David's Drop is located in McMullen Cove, Gurley, Alabama, United States. It is part of the McMullen Cove trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.70711, -86.42263.
      ▼ How hard is David's Drop?
      David's Drop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 18.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for David's Drop?
      The trail has 89 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,028 ft to 1,117 ft.
      ▼ Is David's Drop a point to point trail?
      David's Drop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is David's Drop?
      David's Drop is 476 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on David's Drop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on David's Drop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access David's Drop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to David's Drop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride David's Drop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride David's Drop. The trail is 476 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is David's Drop?
      David's Drop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 10 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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