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2,267 ft
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-64 ft
Descent
00:03:46
Avg time
-45 ft
Altitude change
262 ft
Altitude min
322 ft
Altitude max
322 ft
Altitude start
276 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-18.5%
Grade max
10.9%
Grade min
505 ft
Distance climb
1,368 ft
Distance down
394 ft
Distance flat
00:03:46
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Lightning Loop Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake Lurleen State Park
    Tuscaloosa, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 20 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #57019 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #86534 in Trail Running
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This optional .43 mile loop splits off from Tashka Trail approximately 9.2 miles from the South Trailhead
(traveling clockwise), and approximately 1.8 miles from the North Trailhead (traveling counterclockwise). This is a fast and dazzling little loop to either pump you up for the long ride on the Tashka Trail, or give you a last hurrah before heading to the North Trailhead to end your ride.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Oct 13, 2023 @ 8:59am
Oct 13, 2023
 Fun ride, good mix of climbs and downhill flow.. Great scenery
Oct 9, 2023 @ 7:13am
Oct 9, 2023
 Fun loop today
Oct 6, 2023 @ 6:51am
Oct 6, 2023
 Leaves and needles but great!
Oct 14, 2022 @ 2:47am
Oct 14, 2022
Apr 30, 2022 @ 8:30am
Apr 30, 2022
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Ideal
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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        Directions to lightning-loop-trail trailhead (33.312330, -87.679360)

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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.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lightning Loop Trail

        ▼ Where is Lightning Loop Trail located?
        Lightning 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 33.31233, -87.67936.
        ▼ How hard is Lightning Loop Trail?
        Lightning Loop Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lightning Loop Trail?
        Lightning Loop Trail has 19 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 64 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 262 ft to 322 ft.
        ▼ Is Lightning Loop Trail a point to point trail?
        Lightning Loop Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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