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Coldwater Mountain Bike Trails, Anniston Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · Running trail in Anniston, Alabama · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Coldwater Mountain Bike Trails, Anniston Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Natural surfaceLoopDog-friendlyHillyTrailhead parking

Hiking area featuring trails of varying difficulty, including kid-friendly options.

What runners say about Coldwater Mountain Bike Trails, Anniston Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (75 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Epic destination for mountain bikers. The climbs may be long but their moderate in difficulty so you don't wear yourself out before the decent. Oh, and what a fantastic quiver of decents there are. The clissic Bomb Dog, Hare, Trillium, Goldilocks and now the super intense Gazza.

★★★★★ — Bryan , Apr 2017

Loved riding around the place. Trail marking could be a little better. Be prepared to climb

★★★★★ — Dm , Nov 2024

Gotta go up to get down!!! It's worth it. Perfectly maintained trails. Two awesome down hills. Bomb Dog , chilahowee not sure of spelling. Good trailheads with changing room and restrooms. They even put water on the trail for you! Great work Anniston

★★★★★ — Tim , Jul 2022

Very fun trails, but be aware of ticks! My boyfriend and I went hiking there and he had 3 ticks on him and our dog had one on her. Obviouosy it's nature there's going to be ticks but just be aware they're bad on this trail !

★★★★★ — Haleigh , Jul 2021

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 6 mentions

“The paths interweave so it can seem confusing, but if you turn back around most routes lead right back to the parking lot.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 5 mentions

“Beautiful trail system with many miles of rolling hills and various terrain (gravel, rock, roots, sand).”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“Any of these trails are really good bomb dog was my first ride and was really fun and fast.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 4 mentions

“Beautiful trail system with many miles of rolling hills and various terrain (gravel, rock, roots, sand).”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“We rode a nice loop on the east side of the trails.”

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Plan your run at Coldwater Mountain Bike Trails, Anniston Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

Hours

Monday 5:30 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday 5:30 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday 5:30 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday 5:30 AM–8:30 PM
Friday 5:30 AM–8:30 PM
Saturday 6:30 AM–7 PM
Sunday 6 AM–6 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Coldwater Mountain Bike Trails, Anniston Trailhead

401-455 Monsanto Rd, Anniston, AL 36201

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.