more stats
4,032 ft
Distance
56 ft
Climb
-4 ft
Descent
647 ft
High Point
52 ft
Altitude change
588 ft
Altitude min
588 ft
Altitude start
640 ft
Altitude end
1.3%
Grade
-1.8%
Grade max
5.5%
Grade min
2,999 ft
Distance climb
554 ft
Distance down
479 ft
Distance flat

Light Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Oak Mountain State Park
    Pelham, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #58850 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #115014 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #183 in Mountain Biking · Alabama [+]
    • #318 in E-Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Alabama State Parks

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AI Generated Description

Light Trail is a 4,032 ft moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Pelham Alabama. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 31 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 118 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Light Trail Trail Reports

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on Jun 15, 2026
Avg: 3.98 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to light-trail trailhead (33.360980, -86.710790)

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      May 26, 2025 @ 11:58am
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      May 26, 2025 @ 11:58am
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      Routes with this trail

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      1 Review & Comments

      kolbirke
      This was just a mud pit. It hadn't rained for days, and was still muddy. I'd avoid this trail at all costs, better to just take the road.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Light Trail located?
      Light Trail 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 33.36098, -86.71079.
      ▼ How hard is Light Trail?
      Light Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Light Trail?
      Light Trail has 56 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 4 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 588 ft to 647 ft.
      ▼ Is Light Trail a point to point trail?
      Light Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Light Trail?
      Light Trail is 4,032 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Light Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Light Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Light Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Light Trail are:
      • September (24 activities)
      • June (13 activities)
      • July (12 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Light Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Light Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Light Trail?
      Light Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 275 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 305 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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