Mountain Biking - Mobile Bay - Eastern Shore Trail
The Eastern Shore Trail is a dedicated pedestrian/cycling path that runs from the USS Alabama along the eastern shore of Mobile Bay to Mullet Point, 4.5 miles south of Point Clear. The trail runs nearly the entire length of Scenic US 98A through the towns of Daphne and Fairhope for a total of 24 miles, oneway. It is an excellent opportunity for casual, beginner, or simply, unsure cyclists to enjoy views of the bay and experience a pleasant town-to-town ride with a minimum of on-road riding. The trail passes through the pleasant downtowns of Daphne and Fairhope, with ample dining and touring side trips. Five prime birding sites are along the trail as well.
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Mountain Biking - Pelham - Oak Mountain Red Trail Loop
Highlights: Longest trail in Oak Mtn State Park that offers lots of variety Near: Pelham, AL Scenery: Distance: 13.71 miles round trip Elevation Gain: 1500 ft Hike Time: 6.5 hours Difficulty: Moderate Trail Condition: Well maintained trail HikeType: Loop -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Summary: The Red Trail is the longest trail in the park and forms a loop. The Park says the trail is 17 miles long but when I hiked it with my GPS I only measured it at 13.71 miles, possibly due to tree cover interfering with reception. The trail starts at the North Trailhead and follows a Jeep Road to one of the highest points in the park. The climb is strenuous but rewarding with the views from the top of the mountain. The remainder of the trail is single track mountain bike trail that is heavily used by bikers and hikers. Be aware of the mountain bikes as they often travel at a high rate of speed. The trail offers all types of variety.... from scenic overlooks to rocky hills to peaceful flat terrain through the forest. You will cross a total of 24 bridges during your hike. The trail is well maintained by BUMP (Birmingham Urban Mountain Pedalers) and the staff of Oak Mtn State Park. Plan to spend an entire day on the hike and enjoy the beautiful scenery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trailhead: To reach the North Trailhead in Oak Mtn State Park travel I-65 to Cahaba Valley Road (Exit 246). Follow the signs to Oak Mtn State Park. You will travel State Park Road to the entrance of Oak Mtn State Park. Once entering Oak Mtn State Park, follow John Findley Drive approximately 2-3 miles until you see the North Trailhead on your right. A parking area is provided directly across the entrance to the North Trailhead. There is $2 fee for adults and a $1 fee for children to enter Oak Mountain State Park. (Lat:33.35742 Lon:-86.70497)
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Mountain Biking – Anniston- Cheaha Mountain Express
The Cheaha Mountain Express is approximately 10 miles of smooth to technical trail in Cheaha State Park. The trail is single-track, characterized by rocks and roots, but is generally very well maintained and marked. The entire trail is a system of about four trails that can be ridden in combination to deliver more than 10 miles of riding. The trail is on the highest mountain in Alabama. Views from the park are spectacular, and the mountain terrain allows for rapid drainage of rainwater from the trail. There are ample facilities, parking and lodging or camping options within the park and resort.
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Mountain Biking – Anniston- Iron Legs Loop
Approximately 5.5 miles of very technical trail that encircles an old training area on the Ft. McClellan Military Reservation. Iron Legs features steep climbing and descending interspersed with many technical sections, side trails and a few scenic views.
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Mountain Biking – Auburn- Bartram Trail
Named after the famed explorer and naturalist William Bartram, who passed through what is now Alabama in the 1770s, the trail is a fast, occasionally rooty, and semitechnical out-and-back trail of 8.6 miles one-way.
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Mountain Biking – Cullman- Hurricane Creek Park
"Freeride" Mountain Bike Trails that are challenging and technical, all within a steep, rocky, 67-acre city operated park just north of the city of Cullman.
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Mountain Biking – Cullman- Sportsman Lake Park
3.5 mile mountain biking trail located in Cullman. Good for beginners.
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Mountain Biking –Birmingham- Oak Mountain State Park
Approximately a 17-mile continuous mountain bike loop.
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Mountain Biking –Huntsville- Monte Sano
Approximately 30 miles of mountain biking trails that nearly encircle Monte Sano Mountain in Huntsville. These trails range in difficulty from an easy 3-mile beginner trail and dirt road to highly advanced, technical trails that require a high level of skill and fitness. Rarely does a moderate-size urban area, such as Huntsville, have such an extensive network of developed and technical trails only 5 miles from the center of the city. These trails are a "must do" for mountain bikers visiting the Huntsville area.

Huntsville also offers two other mountain bike areas within a 10-minute drive from downtown, plus a scenic mountain bike ride by the river in the Wheeler Wildlife Refuge on flat dirt roads.

Mountain Biking –Huntsville- Wade Mountain Preserve
Approximately 11 miles of trails on a combination of Land Trust and private land and TVA easements. The trails are moderately technical single-track that ring the west and south sides of Wade Mountain. When followed in the correct order, the trails can provide nearly two hours, riding on undulating or descending single-track (after one long climb). The trail can be ridden in two segments, one 8-mile figure-8 loop with the option of the more difficult 3-mile Land Trust Devil's Racetrack trail at the beginning or end of the ride. The Devil's Racetrack is a unique geological formation that surrounds the crest of Wade Mountain. It is connected to trails that encircle the south and west portions of Wade Mountain.
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Mountain Biking –Trussville – Dead Dog Trail
Approximately 6 miles of trails with more in progress.
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Mountain Biking –Tuscaloosa- Lake Lurleen Loop Multi-Use Trail
Intermediate-level mountain bike trail that (almost) circumnavigates Lake Lurleen. The trail is an out-and-back excursion, so you can choose the length of ride you wish to try. Total trail length is 10.5 miles.
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Mountain Biking –Tuscaloosa- Munny Sokol Park
Approximately 10 miles of technical intermediate/advanced interconnected mountain bike trails cut throughout a city park.
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Mountain Biking –Wetumpka- Swayback Bridge
Approximately 12 miles of dedicated mountain bike trails are crammed and snaked onto a 200-acre wedge of Alabama Power land on Lake Jordan. The trail serpentines along the lake and back and forth along the hillside to create a fast, twisty moderately challenging mountain bike ride. The trail is quite convoluted and presents many opportunities to shortcut back on the dirt access road. The trail does ultimately return to the start trailhead.
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