1.4 miles
Distance
96 ft
Climb
-107 ft
Descent
00:13:51
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Lakeside Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake Lurleen State Park
    Tuscaloosa, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Jan-Dec
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Global Ranking
    #41112 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #40837 in Trail Running
    • #77346 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    Alabama State Parks

This 2-mile trail (one-way) begins at the South Trailhead and ends at the Lake Lurleen Dam. There, it connects to the much longer Tashka Trail. Lakeside Trail is an excellent option for short hikes and as an introductory ride to novice mountain bikers. It follows the lake shoreline, providing continuous, beautiful scenery. Use caution. The trail is shared by hikers, bikers and bank fishermen.

Access Info

Trail begins at the end of the general parking area left of the park entrance.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Lakeside Trail multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -11 ft
  • Altitude min
    226 ft
  • Altitude max
    309 ft
  • Altitude start
    237 ft
  • Altitude end
    226 ft
  • Grade
    -0.2%
  • Grade max
    -17.4%
  • Grade min
    18.7%
  • Distance climb
    2,664 ft
  • Distance down
    2,805 ft
  • Distance flat
    1,407 ft
  • Avg time
    00:13:51
  • Avg reverse time
    00:14:18
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on Oct 15, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (2 votes)
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      • 0 rides
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      6 Months
      • 7 rides
      • 17 miles avg distance
      All
      • 41 rides
      • Last: Mar 8, 2025

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      Feb 9, 2017 @ 12:18pm
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      Lurleen Loop (Clockwise)21 miles
      Lake Lurleen CCW21 miles

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