Fun Bike Trails in Alabama

Much of the biking in Alabama involves rocky hills, steep mountains, and thick forests. This can make for some challenging riding, but equally thrilling. Theres a little bit of everything here, so you should be able to find the perfect trail to match your skill level. Here are some of the best bike trails Alabama has to offer!

Just outside of Mobile is South Alabama, which has an excellent trail for beginners and experienced riders alike. This is a fifteen mile loop, combined with a smaller seven mile loop. They have quick rolling hills where you will grab some speed on the downhills. These trails are popular so lookout for other riders and hikers. They are also very well maintained so treat them with care.

Oak Mountain State Park has some of the very best riding in the state of Alabama. Theres something here for everyone. Its located near Birmingham and does require a small admission fee. There are lots of trails ranging from tight and technical to roller coaster downhill sections in the parks 20 miles of track. Advanced riders will want to look for Blood Rock. This is the most technical part of the track.

Wetumpka, Alabama has the Swayback Bridge Trail. It is a small twelve mile loop that can get pretty tough to climb but is a fantastically fun ride. The rocks and exposed roots will keep you on your game but the speed you can get will make you feel like a kid again. You may want to enjoy the early morning at Lake Jordan and show up in mid morning after the other bikers have battled the spider webs that sprung up overnight.

Near Cullman is the Hurricane Creek Park which is only eight miles of trails but they are all technical and steep. Bring your full suspension bike for these bumpy advanced trails. The deep canyon provides a lot of freestyle opportunities and will be worn out after a day in Hurricane Creek. If you need a break during the day the landscape scenery is enough to rejuvenate anyone, just bring lots of water.

Montesano State Park near Huntsville, Alabama is 30 miles of twisting, rocky trails that follow the contours of the mountains. There are some trails that are not designated for bikes, but they should be well-marked. Theres a family trail for easier riding, but most of the trails require advanced skills. Youll enjoy some fantastic downhill sections here as well.

Colonial Hill ORV is solely for the skilled and advanced biker. Watch out because the dirt bikers love this area too. Colonial Hill has over fifteen miles of trails and there are some serious long climbs. The effort is worth it for these descents, the reward is worth the wait. If you also like rocky climbs and not just exposed root, but old tree stumps to jump, Colonial Hill is perfect for you.

Alabama, like most of the south, has incredibly mild winters. Bikers can enjoy these trails all year, but I would recommend the spring and fall as the best times of year. The bugs can be overwhelming in the summertime. Alabama has some great riding, especially for families so have fun out there and enjoy.