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1.4 miles
Distance
90 ft
Climb
-14 ft
Descent
00:12:32
Avg time
76 ft
Altitude change
918 ft
Altitude min
995 ft
Altitude max
919 ft
Altitude start
994 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-3.5%
Grade max
6.5%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,017 ft
Distance down
899 ft
Distance flat
00:12:32
Avg time
Tailgate Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMcMullen Cove
Gurley, Alabama -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge, Other
Bench ride from Rock Garden all the way back to rear of Blue Meadow Field to a nice overlook. Relatively flat overall but riding out is more demanding than the way back. There is a log bridge and 2 stream crossings. Trail can be very wet in spring time.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 6 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 51 rides
- Last: May 31, 2026
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- Prevalent Mud
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(34.713110, -86.438470)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tailgate
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Where is Tailgate located?
Tailgate is located in McMullen Cove, Gurley, Alabama, United States. It is part of the McMullen Cove trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.71311, -86.43847.
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How hard is Tailgate?
Tailgate is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Tailgate?
Tailgate has 90 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 918 ft to 995 ft.
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Is Tailgate a point to point trail?
Tailgate is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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