more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
50 ft
Climb
-404 ft
Descent
00:13:47
Avg time
-354 ft
Altitude change
773 ft
Altitude min
1,143 ft
Altitude max
1,143 ft
Altitude start
787 ft
Altitude end
-4.4%
Grade
-32.8%
Grade max
17.5%
Grade min
942 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
479 ft
Distance flat
00:13:47
Avg time

Thunder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Oak Mountain State Park
    Pelham, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #60437 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #112307 in E-Biking
    • #150268 in Trail Running
    • #154711 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #188 in Mountain Biking · Alabama [+]
    • #303 in E-Biking
    • #586 in Trail Running
    • #699 in Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Land Owner
    Alabama State Parks
  • OSM Way
    #369518687

Chunky trail with a few optional features. It starts off with a traverse then gets fairly rocky as it descends.

Tags
BermsDropsJumpsRocky

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 47 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 770 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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on May 1, 2026
Avg: 4.22 (12 votes)
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      10 Reviews & Comments

      JDCMTB2007 JDCMTB2007
      Very rocky and fast. watch out for small rock beds. Their are short climbs similar to lightning. All in all very fast and fun!
      ajriding ajriding
      Jumps n turns. Watch out for gap jumps w holes after takeoff ramp if u are putsing down.
      Not really a black until u go fast. Rideable by most anyone. But pros will enjoy it at intended speeds. Downhill only

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Thunder located?
      Thunder 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 33.32891, -86.73378.
      ▼ How hard is Thunder?
      Thunder is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Thunder?
      Thunder has 50 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 404 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 773 ft to 1,143 ft.
      ▼ Is Thunder a point to point trail?
      Thunder is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Thunder?
      Thunder is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Thunder?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Thunder. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Thunder?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Thunder are:
      • August (38 activities)
      • May (29 activities)
      • June (29 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Thunder? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Thunder are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Thunder?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Thunder. 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 Thunder?
      Thunder is a moderately popular trail. There have been 4,394 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,483 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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