USFS National Forest System Trails · Alabama · Updated June 2026
Can You Mountain Bike in National Forests in Alabama, Alabama?
Yes — National Forests in Alabama in Alabama has 22.4 mi of bike-designated National Forest System trail across 7 segments, typically open Year-round, according to official USFS travel-management data.
22.4 mi
Bike-designated
7 segments
392 mi
Total NFS trail
68 segments
Year-round
Bike season
USFS managed-use
0
ADA-accessible
trail segments
6% of this forest's mapped trail is bike-designated. USFS records trail grade (steepness), not technical MTB difficulty — we surface grade where present but do not infer a black/blue/green rating.
Bike-designated trails in National Forests in Alabama
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Bike season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flint Creek Multiple Use Loopa | 11.1 | Native Material | — |
| Kentuck Orv Loop 4 Orange | 8.1 | Native Material | — |
| Bartram | 7.75 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Kentuck Orv Loop 1 White | 6.7 | Native Material | — |
| Kentuck Orv Loop 3 Yellow | 5.39 | Native Material | — |
| Flint Creek Multiple Use Loopb | 5.32 | Native Material | — |
| Sylaward Mtb Maintrunk | 4.41 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Pleasant Hill Mtn Bike Trail | 3.97 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Sylaward Mtb Bills Creek Loop | 3.08 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Kentuck Orv Loop 2 Blue | 3 | Native Material | — |
| Sylaward Mtb Lakeview Loop | 1.17 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Sylaward Mtb Ridge Loop | 1.04 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Sylaward Mtb Cogs Loop | 0.97 | Native Material | Year-round |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in National Forests in Alabama?
- National Forests in Alabama has about 22.4 mi of bike-designated trail across 7 segments, out of 392 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in National Forests in Alabama?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 7 segments here.
- What is the mountain-bike season in National Forests in Alabama (Alabama)?
- Most bike-designated trails carry a Year-round season in USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later.