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1.5 miles
Distance
204 ft
Climb
-87 ft
Descent
00:19:55
Avg time
115 ft
Altitude change
1,417 ft
Altitude min
1,622 ft
Altitude max
1,418 ft
Altitude start
1,532 ft
Altitude end
1.5%
Grade
-10.9%
Grade max
33.4%
Grade min
4,117 ft
Distance climb
3,130 ft
Distance down
423 ft
Distance flat
00:19:55
Avg time

Talladega Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Coldwater Mountain
    Anniston, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #68172 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #98603 in E-Biking
    • #129902 in Trail Running
    • #118064 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #209 in Mountain Biking · Alabama [+]
    • #226 in E-Biking
    • #477 in Trail Running
    • #475 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Talladega is a short climb that includes a lookout along a ridgeline before a stepdown and the only switchback located on the Talladega trail. The trail crosses Stebbins Road and is a fun technical rolling downhill which leads you to the "Rabbit Hole."

source: Coldwater Mountain Trail Descriptions
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 33 miles average
6 Months
  • 65 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 568 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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Avg: 4.06 (10 votes)
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      barneco
      This is a great climb. Gnarly in places but nothing unridable. Lots of interest as you suck wind on the way to Pip or Trillium.
      dukesro
      Rocky, technical climb with a large variety of rocks and moves. Not for the faint of heart and not an easy ascent. From a technical perspective this is a black diamond trail.
      jessicakeenum jessicakeenum
      Better to ride the other direction than what's shown.. can go either way but it's more fun to ride down the rock garden than climb up it. Very, very fun.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Talladega located?
      Talladega is located in Coldwater Mountain, Anniston, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Coldwater Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.62416, -85.88607.
      ▼ How hard is Talladega?
      Talladega is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Talladega?
      Talladega has 204 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 87 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,417 ft to 1,622 ft.
      ▼ Is Talladega a point to point trail?
      Yes, Talladega is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Talladega?
      Talladega is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Talladega?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Talladega. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Talladega? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Talladega are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Talladega?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Talladega. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Talladega?
      Talladega is a very popular trail. There have been 3,409 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,650 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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