more stats
2,776 ft
Distance
-181 ft
Descent
00:05:40
Avg time
-181 ft
Altitude change
608 ft
Altitude min
789 ft
Altitude max
789 ft
Altitude start
607 ft
Altitude end
-6.5%
Grade
-23.6%
Grade max
2,638 ft
Distance down
138 ft
Distance flat
00:05:40
Avg time

Tails Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Oak Mountain State Park
    Pelham, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #15152 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #44280 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #47 in Mountain Biking · Alabama [+]
    • #106 in E-Biking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Year Opened
    2026
  • Land Owner
    Alabama State Parks

Tails is a downhill only flow trail. It's very tight and fast, techy in places with lots features. Trail was built by Barry Smith Trail Design. The trail was funded mostly by a FOX Trail Trust Grant with the remainder supplied by Shelby County.

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BermsDropsFlowyJumps

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 24 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 201 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Tails Trail Reports

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May 22, 2025 @ 9:07am
May 22, 2025
 Dead tree fallen across the trail, but on the ground, about 30 yards from the finish
May 22, 2025 @ 9:01am
May 22, 2025
 The top of a downed tree is covering most of the trail about 100 yards from the start
Jan 10, 2025 @ 8:57am
Jan 10, 2025
wet or frozen
Jan 8, 2025 @ 1:28pm
Jan 8, 2025
 There's still a tree down after a landing about 1/4 into the trails.
Nov 27, 2024 @ 11:57am
Nov 27, 2024
 Tree blocking a landing. Last set of rollers after the tables, just before the hard right berm
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Status:
on May 22, 2025
Dry
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tails located?
      Tails is located in Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Oak Mountain State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.34145, -86.72386.
      ▼ How hard is Tails?
      Tails is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 6.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tails?
      The trail has 181 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 608 ft to 789 ft.
      ▼ Is Tails a point to point trail?
      Yes, Tails is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tails?
      Tails is 2,776 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tails?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tails. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Tails?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Tails are:
      • March (26 activities)
      • June (21 activities)
      • August (18 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Tails? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tails are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tails?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Tails. The trail is 2,776 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tails?
      Tails is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,284 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,648 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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