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2,776 ft
Distance
-181 ft
Descent
00:06:20
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
00:06:20
Avg time
Tails Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaOak Mountain State Park
Pelham, Alabama -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in E-Biking
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Blaze Color
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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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 TrailBerm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
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Year Opened2026
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Land OwnerAlabama 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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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 12 miles avg distance
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- 187 rides
- Last: Jun 13, 2026
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(33.341450, -86.723860)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tails
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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.
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How hard is Tails?
Tails is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 6.5%.
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What is the elevation gain for Tails?
The trail has 181 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 608 ft to 789 ft.
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How long is Tails?
Tails is 2,776 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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