2.3 miles
Distance
129 ft
Climb
-106 ft
Descent
00:19:26
Avg time

Rattlesnake Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Oak Mountain State Park
    Pelham, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #6369 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #9291 in Trail Running
    • #16060 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    Alabama State Parks

Part of the Oak Mountain State Park trail network. Narrow in places and twisty througout, this leg churner is sure to keep you on you toes. Rocks for texture, obstacles for fun and some short fast downhils in this 2.6 mile thrill ride through the dense pine forest of the park.

Access Info

Access via south trailhead.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Rattlesnake Ridge mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    21 ft
  • Altitude min
    547 ft
  • Altitude max
    638 ft
  • Altitude start
    566 ft
  • Altitude end
    587 ft
  • Grade
    0.2%
  • Grade max
    -16.2%
  • Grade min
    9.6%
  • Distance climb
    4,567 ft
  • Distance down
    3,255 ft
  • Distance flat
    4,199 ft
  • Avg time
    00:19:26
  • Avg reverse time
    00:20:20
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on Mar 1, 2025
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      Rattlesnake Ridge Trail Reports

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      Mar 1, 2025 @ 1:39pm
      Mar 1, 2025
      Jan 14, 2025 @ 3:50pm
      Jan 14, 2025
      Oct 12, 2024 @ 4:10pm
      Oct 12, 2024
      		 Dry & Clear
      Aug 31, 2024 @ 11:15am
      Aug 31, 2024
      		 Tree down close to Lake Trail
      Aug 3, 2024 @ 12:42am
      Aug 3, 2024
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 1 rides
      • 11 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 93 rides
      • 19 miles avg distance
      All
      • 734 rides
      • Last: Mar 19, 2025

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      May 11, 2022 @ 12:52pm
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      May 11, 2022 @ 12:47pm
      May 11, 2022
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      Jan 21, 2018 @ 2:34pm
      Jan 21, 2018
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      Jan 14, 2025 @ 3:51pm
      Jan 14, 2025

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