Skill Level:

Beginner to intermediate in most sections. Trail interspersed with technical sections. 

Route Info:

(Source: Birmingham Urban Mountain Pedalers Web site trail guide.) The trail is marked by red blazes that signify bikes are allowed on trail. Trails are a combination of clean, curvy and fast single-track interspersed with dirt fire-road connections. There are a number of technical expert-level sections that can be walked by less skilled mountain bikers. By and large, the entire trail can be cleared by intermediate-level riders.

The trail is near a major urban area and therefore sees heavy use by other mountain bikers of widely varying skill and speed, as well as pedestrian traffic. The best time to enjoy the trail is during low-use times early morning or midday during the middle of the week. Weekends see the heaviest traffic on the trails. 

Variations:

Shorter rides can be made by following the shorter sections and then following the short connectors back to the access roads. Trails are well marked. Maps are available at the Visitors Center on the right immediately before entering the main gate to the park. Maps are also available online at www.bump.org.  

Features:

The entire trail is a 17-mile continuous loop made up of a series of sections connected by or using park roads. The longest uninterrupted section, the Red Trail, runs from the North Trailhead, approximately 8 miles to the intersection of Peavine Road. It features a long climb and challenging descent. The other sections comprising the entire 17-mile trail are named and run from under 1 mile to 5 miles in length. 

Afterward:

Restaurants and dining at Exit 246. 

Notes:

Available Facilities: Trail information kiosk, restrooms, picnic facilities, paved parking, water Park Fees: $2 per adult (weekdays). $3 per adult (weekends and holidays) Hours: Sunup to sundown. Visitors Center closed Christmas Day

For more info:

Oak Mountain State Park

Street Address:

200 Terrace Dr.
Pelham, AL 35124

Mailing Address:

200 Terrace Dr
Pelham, AL 35124-4311

TollFree#:

800-ALA-PARK

Phone#:

205-620-2520

Phone#:

205-620-2524 (Info Center)

Fax#:

205-620-2531

URL:

www.alapark.com

Contact any of the following for additional information:

Bike Link of Inverness

Street Address:
5263 Hwy. 280 South, Suite 105
Birmingham, AL 35242
Phone#:(205) 985 - 0001
www.bikelinkbham.com

Birmingham Bicycle Company

Street Address:
1103 Dunston Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35213
Phone#:(205) 870 - 8339
www.bhambicycle.com

Bob's Bikes - Homewood

Street Address:
2815 Greystone Commercial Boulevard, Suite 400
Birmingham, AL 35242
Phone#:(205) 981 - 7177
bobs-bikes.com

Bob's Bikes - Vestavia Hills

Street Address:
1410 Montgomery Highway #D
Birmingham, AL 35216
Phone#:(205) 979 - 3460
bobs-bikes.com

Cahaba Cycles - Cahaba Heights

Street Address:
3120 Cahaba Heights Plaza
Birmingham, AL 35243
Phone#:(205) 967 - 2003
cahabacycles.com

Cahaba Cycles - Pelham/Oak Mountain

Street Address:
2271 Pelham Parkway
Pelham, AL 35243
Phone#:(205) 987 - 4043
cahabacycles.com

Homewood Cycle & Fitness (Owned by Cahaba Cycles)

Street Address:
2834 South 18th Street
Homewood, AL 35209
Phone#:(205) 879 - 3244
cahabacycles.com

Tandems Limited

Street Address:
2220 Vanessa Drive
Birmingham, AL 35242
Phone#:(205) 991 - 5519
www.tandemsltd.com