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2.7 miles
Distance
276 ft
Climb
-286 ft
Descent
00:23:52
Avg time
-11 ft
Altitude change
249 ft
Altitude min
420 ft
Altitude max
402 ft
Altitude start
390 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-22.5%
Grade max
21.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,644 ft
Distance flat
00:23:52
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Five Oaks Loop Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake Lurleen State Park
    Tuscaloosa, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #39927 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #86533 in Trail Running
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Alabama State Parks

This optional 3-mile loop splits off from Tashka Trail approximately 5.8 miles from the South Trailhead
(calculated by a clockwise route). For ambitious users, Five Oaks extends the total distance of the connected trails to 15.3 miles. If approached from the North Trailhead (traveling counterclockwise), Five Oaks Loop splits off from Tashka 4.8 miles from the trail’s start.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 6, 2026 @ 7:29pm (America/Chicago)
Jun 6, 2026
This site says go CCW but I thought it was fun CW
Oct 10, 2023 @ 2:09pm
Oct 10, 2023
 downed tree
Oct 9, 2023 @ 7:13am
Oct 9, 2023
 Wonderful loop.
Oct 14, 2022 @ 2:47am
Oct 14, 2022
 I can’t remember where but a tree is across the trail. You can step over it.
Apr 30, 2022 @ 8:30am
Apr 30, 2022
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        Routes with this trail

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        Lurleen Loop (Clockwise)
        ★ 5.0 • 21 miles • 1,979 ft • 12 • Loop •
        Lake Lurleen loop starting at South Trailhead to North Trailhead + .
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        Lake Lurleen CCW
        21 miles • 1,895 ft • 6 • Loop •
        Lake Lurleen loop starting at circling back to the parking lot.
        4.5 ★★★★★
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Five Oaks Loop Trail

        ▼ Where is Five Oaks Loop Trail located?
        Five Oaks Loop Trail is located in Lake Lurleen State Park, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Lake Lurleen State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.29949, -87.69048.
        ▼ How hard is Five Oaks Loop Trail?
        Five Oaks Loop Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Five Oaks Loop Trail?
        Five Oaks Loop Trail has 276 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 286 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 249 ft to 420 ft.
        ▼ Is Five Oaks Loop Trail a point to point trail?
        Five Oaks Loop Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Five Oaks Loop Trail?
        Five Oaks Loop Trail is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Five Oaks Loop Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Five Oaks Loop Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Five Oaks Loop Trail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Five Oaks Loop Trail are:
        • April (2 activities)
        • November (2 activities)
        • December (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Five Oaks Loop Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Five Oaks Loop Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Five Oaks Loop Trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Five Oaks Loop Trail. The trail is 2.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Five Oaks Loop Trail?
        Five Oaks Loop Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 198 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 190 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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