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4,094 ft
Distance
-337 ft
Descent
00:35:05
Avg time
-337 ft
Altitude change
1,012 ft
Altitude min
1,348 ft
Altitude max
1,348 ft
Altitude start
1,010 ft
Altitude end
-8.2%
Grade
-30.7%
Grade max
2.4%
Grade min
184 ft
Distance climb
3,763 ft
Distance down
144 ft
Distance flat
00:35:05
Avg time

Mountain Man Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McMullen Cove
    Gurley, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #69568 in Mountain Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

Connects Big Bluff trail to the private road at the water tower. Trail marker at the top is a few hundred feet below the water tower, somewhat obscured.

Access Info Restricted Access

Private Property - McMullen Cove Residents Only

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Private Property - McMullen Cove Residents Only

Local Trail Association

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Mountain Man Trail Reports

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Jul 22, 2026 @ 9:51am (America/Chicago)
Jul 22, 2026
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
May 23, 2022 @ 7:18am
May 23, 2022
reporter rain, region closed, please don't ride wet trails, wait 24-48hrs after last rain event or until re-opened
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on Jul 22, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mountain Man located?
      Mountain Man is located in McMullen Cove, Gurley, Alabama, United States. It is part of the McMullen Cove trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.70982, -86.46678.
      ▼ How hard is Mountain Man?
      Mountain Man is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mountain Man?
      The trail has 337 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,012 ft to 1,348 ft.
      ▼ Is Mountain Man a point to point trail?
      Mountain Man is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mountain Man?
      Mountain Man is 4,094 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mountain Man?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mountain Man. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mountain Man? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mountain Man are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mountain Man?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Mountain Man. The trail is 4,094 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mountain Man?
      Mountain Man is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 18 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 18 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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