more stats
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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McMullen Cove
    Gurley, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, 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.

Restricted Access
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 55 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Tailgate?
      Tailgate is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tailgate?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tailgate. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Tailgate? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tailgate are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tailgate?
      The estimated time to ride Tailgate is approximately 13 minutes. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Tailgate?
      Tailgate is a very popular trail. There have been 117 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 164 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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