more stats
3,120 ft
Distance
603 ft
Climb
1,294 ft
High Point
603 ft
Altitude change
691 ft
Altitude min
691 ft
Altitude start
1,293 ft
Altitude end
19.3%
Grade
1.7%
Grade max
44.5%
Grade min
3,120 ft
Distance climb

Happy Step Details

  • Activities
    • Trail Running
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
  • Riding Area
    McMullen Cove
    Gurley, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #209699 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #179130 in Trail Running
    • #174346 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #601 in Mountain Biking · Alabama [+]
    • #696 in Trail Running
    • #760 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T6 Difficult Alpine Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Extremely steep climb from Two Mountain Trail to Watson Grande following the woodline on the north side of the power line cut.

Access Info Restricted Access

Private Property - McMullen Cove Residents Only

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Private Property - McMullen Cove Residents Only

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Happy Step Trail Reports

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Jul 22, 2026 @ 9:50am (America/Chicago)
Jul 22, 2026
Nov 9, 2022 @ 1:25pm
Nov 9, 2022
Trail is overgrown, unable to be ridden or hiked.
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
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on Jul 22, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.55 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Happy Step located?
      Happy Step is located in McMullen Cove, Gurley, Alabama, United States. It is part of the McMullen Cove trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.70279, -86.44391.
      ▼ How hard is Happy Step?
      Happy Step is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 19.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Happy Step?
      Happy Step has 603 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 691 ft to 1,294 ft.
      ▼ Is Happy Step a point to point trail?
      Happy Step is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Happy Step?
      Happy Step is 3,120 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Happy Step?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Happy Step. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Happy Step? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Happy Step are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Happy Step?
      Happy Step is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. View recent activity on this trail.

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