more stats
4,154 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:06:33
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
200 ft
Altitude min
213 ft
Altitude max
200 ft
Altitude start
210 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-2.6%
Grade max
4.9%
Grade min
371 ft
Distance climb
187 ft
Distance down
3,596 ft
Distance flat
00:06:33
Avg time

Eric's Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    University of South Alabama Trails (USA)
    Mobile, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #178213 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #228439 in E-Biking
    • #79554 in Trail Running
    • #356112 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #520 in Mountain Biking · Alabama [+]
    • #636 in E-Biking
    • #259 in Trail Running
    • #1,109 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Other
  • Land Owner
    University of South Alabama (Mobile)

Eric's Trail has a number of log obstacles and some of the most technically challenging root sections in the USA network. The trail surface is mostly hard packed with some sand in places. After a pucny clim of about 100 feet at the start from the eastern end, the trail is fairly flat. Moderately technical, Eric's trail is suitable for thechnically confident novices and above.

Access Info

Eric's trail is accessed from Bottoms Start and Red Rock in the east or TTT in the west.

Disclaimer

Be root aware!

Tags
Rooty

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Eric's Trail located?
      Eric's Trail 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 30.69333, -88.1998.
      ▼ How hard is Eric's Trail?
      Eric's Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Eric's Trail?
      Eric's Trail has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 200 ft to 213 ft.
      ▼ Is Eric's Trail a point to point trail?
      Eric's Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Eric's Trail?
      Eric's Trail is 4,154 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Eric's Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Eric's Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Eric's Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Eric's Trail are:
      • January (8 activities)
      • March (8 activities)
      • April (8 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Eric's Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Eric's Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Eric's Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Eric's Trail. The trail is 4,154 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Eric's Trail?
      Eric's Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 979 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,119 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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