more stats
2,559 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-69 ft
Descent
00:02:52
Avg time
-61 ft
Altitude change
567 ft
Altitude min
628 ft
Altitude max
628 ft
Altitude start
568 ft
Altitude end
-2.4%
Grade
-12.3%
Grade max
5.2%
Grade min
348 ft
Distance climb
1,096 ft
Distance down
1,115 ft
Distance flat
00:02:52
Avg time

Foreplay Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Oak Mountain State Park
    Pelham, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #44375 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #97062 in E-Biking
    • #87524 in Trail Running
    • #121498 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #146 in Mountain Biking · Alabama [+]
    • #220 in E-Biking
    • #297 in Trail Running
    • #499 in Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Alabama State Parks

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AI Generated Description

Foreplay is a highly rated 2,559 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Pelham Alabama. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 8 ft green climb. It features berm and bridge. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
BermsBridges

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 17 rides
  • 21 miles average
6 Months
  • 216 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 1,725 rides
  • Last: Nov 10, 2026
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Foreplay Trail Reports

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Jun 24, 2026 @ 5:30pm (America/Chicago)
Jun 24, 2026
Too much steeze in the corner made the tree fall. Sorry guys.
Sep 5, 2025 @ 9:29am
Sep 5, 2025
Jul 25, 2025 @ 7:54am
Jul 25, 2025
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May 9, 2025 @ 4:01pm
May 9, 2025
Large Tree across trail
Mar 1, 2025 @ 1:39pm
Mar 1, 2025
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on Jun 24, 2026
Avg: 4.26 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to foreplay-53560 trailhead (33.317070, -86.766890)

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      ★ 5.0 • 13 miles • 975 ft • 6 • Loop •
      Can be ridden either direction, but description is CCW. Mostly easy loop on the West side of the park....
      ★ 5.0 • 25 miles • 2,215 ft • 14 • Loop •
      25 mile xc route covering most of Oak Mountain State Park
      ★ 4.0 • 25 miles • 2,215 ft • 14 • Loop •
      25 mile xc route covering most of Oak Mountain State Park
      4.5 ★★★★★
      7 Ratings
      5 ★ 71%
      4 ★
      3 ★ 29%
      2 ★
      1 ★

      1 Review & Comments

      JDCMTB2007 JDCMTB2007
      Half of the trail is a black diamond route now. Really cool!

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      • By caleb93TF Pro & contributors
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Foreplay located?
      Foreplay is located in Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Oak Mountain State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.31707, -86.76689.
      ▼ How hard is Foreplay?
      Foreplay is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Foreplay?
      Foreplay has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 69 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 567 ft to 628 ft.
      ▼ Is Foreplay a point to point trail?
      Foreplay is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Foreplay?
      Foreplay is 2,559 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Foreplay?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Foreplay. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Foreplay?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Foreplay are:
      • September (102 activities)
      • May (100 activities)
      • October (96 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Foreplay? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Foreplay are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Foreplay?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Foreplay. The trail is 2,559 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Foreplay?
      Foreplay is a very popular trail. There have been 12,856 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15,639 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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