more stats
1,959 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-243 ft
Descent
00:02:16
Avg time
-229 ft
Altitude change
952 ft
Altitude min
1,188 ft
Altitude max
1,181 ft
Altitude start
951 ft
Altitude end
-11.7%
Grade
-61.5%
Grade max
9.9%
Grade min
322 ft
Distance climb
1,568 ft
Distance down
69 ft
Distance flat
00:02:16
Avg time

R-53 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Coldwater Mountain
    Anniston, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Alabama State Lands/Forever Wild Trust ; Alabama Power ROW rules apply

R-53 service road is a shortcut route on a Power Line ROW for service and rescue vehicles to move to/from the Eastern trails of the system to the lower trailhead or the middle of the trail system.
* Since R-53 is in an exposed area it can be overgrown and difficult to follow in the summer
** Not recommended for bicycles especially in summer.

Tags
Faint trail

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 1 rides
  • Last: Apr 24, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is R-53 located?
      R-53 is located in Coldwater Mountain, Anniston, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Coldwater Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.64209, -85.85038.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for R-53?
      R-53 has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 243 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 952 ft to 1,188 ft.
      ▼ Is R-53 a point to point trail?
      R-53 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is R-53?
      R-53 is 1,959 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on R-53?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on R-53. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access R-53? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to R-53 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride R-53?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride R-53. The trail is 1,959 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is R-53?
      R-53 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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