Mountain Biking North East Alabama

When it comes to mountain biking Alabama  is a bikers dream.  From state parks to horse trails there are plenty of sweet areas to ride.    I have road  all over north Alabama and would say one of my favorite rides was in Buck’s Pocket State Park.

Buck’s Pocket

When you are in the pocket you will come to a bridge and there will be a trail on your left.  I always park across the road on the side of the road. The trail  is  a dirt trail that trucks use to get the camping area at Morgans Cove.

The trail follows beside south sauty creek  all the way from the bridge to camp. Be prepared it can be slippery and muddy depending on the season. Expect big rocks, roots, and mud puddles as you  make your way. The trail is roughly about a mile back into camp. I tried to ride all the way  to Morgans cove parking area but found too much mud and decided to turn back. The old bridge is not in service so crossing the creek would be difficult at best.  It took me a few hours to ride the trail and make it back out. Beware of a pinch flats from rocks and be sure to wear with your head gear. This is a pretty tough ride  with large hills , lots of rocks , and  some washed out areas.

Lake Guntersville Alabama- Simp Mckee Bain -Samuel Gordon Culbert Horse Trail

This is a very popular  horse trail that stays busy on most weekends. I have found it to be a fun trail to ride but it can be tricky and dangerous. The trail has alot of hills and alot of lose rock that making stopping difficult. There are some good hills for speed that are safe for flying down. There was one area where with a horse shoe turn and lose rock that made me walk my bike down.    By this time I have made down to the backwater by a makeshift camping area. Expect good views of the mountain and all kinds of plants and animals. IF you are lucky you might even stir up a deer or two.  Don’t forget to avoid the steamy green horse pattys.

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