more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
90 ft
Climb
-190 ft
Descent
00:17:56
Avg time
-101 ft
Altitude change
936 ft
Altitude min
1,082 ft
Altitude max
1,052 ft
Altitude start
951 ft
Altitude end
-1.4%
Grade
-24%
Grade max
19.2%
Grade min
2,359 ft
Distance climb
4,646 ft
Distance down
449 ft
Distance flat
00:17:56
Avg time

Jack Hammer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Oak Mountain State Park
    Pelham, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #281293 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #104440 in E-Biking
    • #151026 in Trail Running
    • #114039 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #779 in Mountain Biking · Alabama [+]
    • #258 in E-Biking
    • #591 in Trail Running
    • #454 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Alabama State Parks

This trial brings a Back Country experience to Oak Mountain State Park following the ridge below King's Chair with similarly big views. It is technical in places and has quite a few punchy climbs as the trail works it's way through the rock formations on the ridge. It connects to Red Road via a short section of the Blue Trail and Orange Blue Connector (two short sections of hiking trail have been changed to multi use to make this connection.)

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 33 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 34 rides
  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
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Jack Hammer Trail Reports

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Aug 2, 2026 @ 12:36pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Aug 2, 2026
 Beautiful trail, my favorite.
Aug 2, 2026 @ 12:36pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Aug 2, 2026
 Beautiful trail, my favorite.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Jack Hammer located?
      Jack Hammer 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 33.34294, -86.70281.
      ▼ How hard is Jack Hammer?
      Jack Hammer is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Jack Hammer?
      Jack Hammer has 90 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 190 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 936 ft to 1,082 ft.
      ▼ Is Jack Hammer a point to point trail?
      Jack Hammer is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Jack Hammer?
      Jack Hammer is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Jack Hammer?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Jack Hammer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Jack Hammer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jack Hammer are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Jack Hammer?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Jack Hammer. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Jack Hammer?
      Jack Hammer is a moderately popular trail. There have been 128 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 136 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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