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Sandwiched halfway between the major metropolitan areas of Birmingham, Ala., and Atlanta, Ga., is the small town and big trail dreams of Anniston, Ala., and its 4,000-acre property, Coldwater Mountain.

Local Info

More than 25 miles of trails have already been built under the direction of IMBA Trail Solutions, with up to 75 miles scheduled to be completed by 2017. To incorporate the best qualities of North America's finest trail systems, Trail Solutions is not only putting its own to work, but is inviting pro trail builders from all over the country to leave their creative signatures on the mountain. As a result, the Coldwater trails will eventually be accessible by a short ride from downtown Anniston, which itself can be reached by Amtrak train.

The mountain offers everything a rider could wish for: Explore red-dirt trails in a backcountry setting, shuttle the gravity runs and style out the optional technical lines, or enjoy scenic, entry-level trails that will stoke a novice rider's fire.

As of spring 2013, the city has contributed more than half a million dollars to help fund the trail system. In addition, Anniston's leaders are actively courting new business, planning a renovation of the Amtrack station, building paved bike paths and lobbying the Alabama legislature to allow the city opt out of the state's ban on Sunday alcohol sales. All for mountain bikers.

Camping & Lodging

Other Activities

Check out Auburn-Opelika Tourism Bureau, for ideas on lots of other fun things to do in some of Coldwater's surrounding towns.

Recommended Routes in Coldwater Mountain - 4

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Favorite The fun is just starting atop the 2 mile descent on Bomb Dog
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Bomb Dog Loop - Coldwater Mountain

10.5 mi 16.9 km 1,274' Up 388.22 m Up 1,279' Down 389.93 m Down

Bynum, AL
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Favorite Small jump on Hare.
Intermediate Intermediate

The Anniston Trailhead to Rock Slot and Back

9.4 mi 15.1 km 952' Up 290.28 m Up 949' Down 289.12 m Down

West En…, AL
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Favorite Great fall day, November 2012
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Coldwater Mountain Big Loop

28.1 mi 45.3 km 2,925' Up 891.65 m Up 2,932' Down 893.62 m Down

Bynum, AL
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Favorite The green-blue option at the beginning of Baby Bear.  Right is easy and left (as seen here) takes riders over some big flagstone rocks
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate

Two Bear Loop - Coldwater Mountain

3.2 mi 5.1 km 337' Up 102.77 m Up 341' Down 103.9 m Down

Bynum, AL
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Coldwater Mountain Biking

  • 34 Miles 55 Kilometers of Trail
  • 4 Recommended Routes
  • 2 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 16 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 6 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Coldwater Mountain - 20

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5.0 mi 8.0 km #1Bomb Dog
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
West End-Cobb Town, AL
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
West End-Cobb Town, AL 16 
1.9 mi 3.0 km #2Hare
Intermediate Intermediate
West End-Cobb Town, AL
Intermediate Intermediate
West End-Cobb Town, AL 13 
1.1 mi 1.8 km #3Baby Bear
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Bynum, AL
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Bynum, AL 11 
0.7 mi 1.2 km #4Trillium
Intermediate Intermediate
West End-Cobb Town, AL
Intermediate Intermediate
West End-Cobb Town, AL 12 
1.3 mi 2.1 km #5Goldilocks
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
West End-Cobb Town, AL
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
West End-Cobb Town, AL
2.1 mi 3.3 km #6Mama Bear
Intermediate Intermediate
Bynum, AL
Intermediate Intermediate
Bynum, AL 10 
5.0 mi 8.1 km #7Chilhowee
Intermediate Intermediate
West End-Cobb Town, AL
Intermediate Intermediate
West End-Cobb Town, AL
1.2 mi 2.0 km #8Cassidy
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
West End-Cobb Town, AL
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
West End-Cobb Town, AL
1.6 mi 2.6 km #9Talladega
Difficult Difficult
West End-Cobb Town, AL
Difficult Difficult
West End-Cobb Town, AL
0.9 mi 1.5 km #10Rock Slot
Difficult Difficult
West End-Cobb Town, AL
Difficult Difficult
West End-Cobb Town, AL

Photos of Coldwater Mountain - 32

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The fun is just starting atop the 2 mile descent on Bomb Dog
Mar 22, 2013 near Oxford, AL
Great fall day, November 2012
Apr 30, 2013 near Bynum, AL
Elias and Joey taking a berm on the Sparkleberry downhill flow trail.
May 7, 2013 near Bynum, AL
A panoramic shot of the famous Bomb Dog switchberm.  Cheaha Mountain (the highest point in the state of Alabama) is in the background.
Jun 17, 2013 near Bynum, AL
An IMBA video to showcase trails in this region and their Trail Solutions team.
Oct 8, 2013 near Bynum, AL
Small jump on Hare.
Feb 24, 2014 near West En…, AL
A view of the Talladega trail after the trail's only switchback.
Feb 24, 2014 near West En…, AL
Cody Kelly and Eric Porter sampling the goods on offer at Coldwater Mountain.
Apr 18, 2017 near West En…, AL

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