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1.1 miles
Distance
143 ft
Climb
-248 ft
Descent
00:07:05
Avg time
-108 ft
Altitude change
539 ft
Altitude min
676 ft
Altitude max
648 ft
Altitude start
541 ft
Altitude end
-1.8%
Grade
-19.9%
Grade max
28.8%
Grade min
1,893 ft
Distance climb
2,661 ft
Distance down
1,483 ft
Distance flat
00:07:05
Avg time

Drift Mine Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
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  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #9083 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #29063 in E-Biking
    • #79305 in Trail Running
    • #50155 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Roller Coaster

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Drift Mine is a highly rated 1 mile popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Gadsden Alabama. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating with a 143 ft green climb. It features berm, jump and roller coaster. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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        Directions to drift-mine trailhead (34.042170, -86.029510)

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        Black Creek Trails - Drift Mine
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        9:05 | 910 | Nov 8, 2019 , Gadsden

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Drift Mine

        Where is Drift Mine located?
        Drift Mine is located in Black Creek Trails @ Noccalula Falls, Gadsden, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Black Creek Trails @ Noccalula Falls trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.04217, -86.02951.
        How hard is Drift Mine?
        Drift Mine is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Drift Mine?
        Drift Mine has 143 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 248 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 539 ft to 676 ft.
        Is Drift Mine a point to point trail?
        Drift Mine is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Drift Mine?
        Drift Mine is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Drift Mine?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Drift Mine. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        How do I access Drift Mine? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Drift Mine are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Drift Mine?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Drift Mine. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Drift Mine?
        Drift Mine is a very popular trail. There have been 1,894 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,503 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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