more stats
2.0 miles
Distance
258 ft
Climb
-235 ft
Descent
00:16:09
Avg time
23 ft
Altitude change
564 ft
Altitude min
740 ft
Altitude max
564 ft
Altitude start
587 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-12.9%
Grade max
27.2%
Grade min
3,819 ft
Distance climb
3,976 ft
Distance down
2,392 ft
Distance flat
00:16:09
Avg time

Johnsons Mountain Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Oak Mountain State Park
    Pelham, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #38463 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #103724 in E-Biking
    • #101479 in Trail Running
    • #119314 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #132 in Mountain Biking · Alabama [+]
    • #254 in E-Biking
    • #357 in Trail Running
    • #485 in Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Alabama State Parks

One of the fastest trails at oak mountain. This trail has a series of jumps and rocks.

Tags
BermsBridgesJumpsRock gardens
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 11 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 177 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 1,381 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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on Jun 27, 2026
Avg: 4.45 (9 votes)
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      Directions to johnsons-mountain trailhead (33.313820, -86.769620)

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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 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
      4.8 ★★★★★
      9 Ratings
      5 ★ 78%
      4 ★ 22%
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      1 Review & Comments

      Badonka-Donkeys Badonka-Donkeys
      Recommend starting from foreplay. Nice downhill descent towards the end, very fast with some fun tabletops.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Johnsons Mountain located?
      Johnsons Mountain 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 33.31382, -86.76962.
      ▼ How hard is Johnsons Mountain?
      Johnsons Mountain 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 Johnsons Mountain?
      Johnsons Mountain has 258 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 235 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 564 ft to 740 ft.
      ▼ Is Johnsons Mountain a point to point trail?
      Johnsons Mountain is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Johnsons Mountain?
      Johnsons Mountain is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Johnsons Mountain?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Johnsons Mountain. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Johnsons Mountain? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Johnsons Mountain are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Johnsons Mountain?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Johnsons Mountain. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Johnsons Mountain?
      Johnsons Mountain is a very popular trail. There have been 9,814 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11,490 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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