more stats
1,699 ft
Distance
-175 ft
Descent
00:02:43
Avg time
-176 ft
Altitude change
1,114 ft
Altitude min
1,289 ft
Altitude max
1,289 ft
Altitude start
1,112 ft
Altitude end
-10.3%
Grade
-35.9%
Grade max
-1%
Grade min
1,680 ft
Distance down
23 ft
Distance flat
00:02:43
Avg time

R-17 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Coldwater Mountain
    Anniston, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 95 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Alabama State Lands/Forever Wild Trust

R-17 service road allowing access to R-7(paved Tower Road) Power Line crossing Chilhowie, Power Trip, Radio Gaga, Rocky, Bullwinkle, Eastman Flow, Oval Office, East end of Southern Traverse.

Tags
Family friendly
Trail Supporters
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 21 miles average
6 Months
  • 8 rides
  • 22 miles avg distance
All
  • 13 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is R-17 located?
      R-17 is located in Coldwater Mountain, Anniston, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Coldwater Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.6399, -85.84919.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for R-17?
      The trail has 175 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,114 ft to 1,289 ft.
      ▼ Is R-17 a point to point trail?
      R-17 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is R-17?
      R-17 is 1,699 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on R-17?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on R-17. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access R-17? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to R-17 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride R-17?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride R-17. The trail is 1,699 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is R-17?
      R-17 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 27 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 27 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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