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1.5 miles
Distance
204 ft
Climb
-87 ft
Descent
00:20:48
Avg time
115 ft
Altitude change
1,417 ft
Altitude min
1,622 ft
Altitude max
1,418 ft
Altitude start
1,532 ft
Altitude end
1.5%
Grade
-10.9%
Grade max
33.4%
Grade min
4,117 ft
Distance climb
3,130 ft
Distance down
423 ft
Distance flat
00:20:48
Avg time
Talladega Details
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Riding AreaColdwater Mountain
Anniston, Alabama -
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 65 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Ride in RainYes
Talladega is a short climb that includes a lookout along a ridgeline before a stepdown and the only switchback located on the Talladega trail. The trail crosses Stebbins Road and is a fun technical rolling downhill which leads you to the "Rabbit Hole."
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 27.0 km average
6 Months
- 64 rides
- 28.0 km avg distance
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- 513 rides
- Last: Jun 14, 2026
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Directions to talladega trailhead
(33.624160, -85.886070)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Talladega
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Where is Talladega located?
Talladega is located in Coldwater Mountain, Anniston, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Coldwater Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.62416, -85.88607.
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How hard is Talladega?
Talladega is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Talladega?
Talladega has 204 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 87 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,417 ft to 1,622 ft.
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Is Talladega a point to point trail?
Yes, Talladega is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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