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4,570 ft
Distance
175 ft
Climb
-65 ft
Descent
00:08:57
Avg time
111 ft
Altitude change
557 ft
Altitude min
724 ft
Altitude max
557 ft
Altitude start
669 ft
Altitude end
2.4%
Grade
-26.4%
Grade max
25.5%
Grade min
2,556 ft
Distance climb
594 ft
Distance down
1,421 ft
Distance flat
00:08:57
Avg time

The Chimneys Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Oak Mountain State Park
    Pelham, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #5910 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #21218 in Trail Running
    • #32801 in Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Alabama State Parks

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AI Generated Description

The Chimneys is a 4,570 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Pelham Alabama. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 142 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 1,016 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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The Chimneys Trail Reports

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on May 20, 2026
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Avg: 3.89 (5 votes)
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      Directions to the-chimneys trailhead (33.349690, -86.729630)

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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 5.0 • 25 miles • 2,215 ft • 14 • Loop •
      25 mile xc route covering most of Oak Mountain State Park
      ★ 4.0 • 25 miles • 2,215 ft • 14 • Loop •
      25 mile xc route covering most of Oak Mountain State Park
      ★ 4.3 • 19 miles • 1,720 ft • 17 •
      The classic cross country loop at Oak Mountain
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Chimneys located?
      The Chimneys 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 33.34969, -86.72963.
      ▼ How hard is The Chimneys?
      The Chimneys is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Chimneys?
      The Chimneys has 175 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 65 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 557 ft to 724 ft.
      ▼ Is The Chimneys a point to point trail?
      The Chimneys is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Chimneys?
      The Chimneys is 4,570 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Chimneys?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Chimneys. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Chimneys?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Chimneys are:
      • April (62 activities)
      • May (62 activities)
      • September (58 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access The Chimneys? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Chimneys are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Chimneys?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride The Chimneys. The trail is 4,570 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Chimneys?
      The Chimneys is a very popular trail. There have been 6,702 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,282 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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