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2.0 miles
Distance
422 ft
Climb
-423 ft
Descent
00:21:52
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
257 ft
Altitude min
435 ft
Altitude max
413 ft
Altitude start
412 ft
Altitude end
-0.012%
Grade
-35.983%
Grade max
35.842%
Grade min
4,802 ft
Distance climb
5,261 ft
Distance down
753 ft
Distance flat
00:21:52
Avg time

Tornado Loop Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake Lurleen State Park
    Tuscaloosa, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    10 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #142726 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #371760 in Trail Running
    • #364040 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #452 in Mountain Biking · Alabama [+]
    • #1,090 in Trail Running
    • #1,115 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

This optional 2.3-mile loop splits off from Tashka Trail approximately 8.7 miles from the South Trailhead (traveling in
a clockwise direction), and approximately 2.4 miles from the North Trailhead (traveling counterclockwise). This loop takes you through the path of destruction left by tornados spawned by Hurricane Rita in 2005

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Tornado Loop Trail Trail Reports

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Oct 6, 2023 @ 6:51am
Oct 6, 2023
 Leaves and needles but great!
Apr 30, 2022 @ 8:30am
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Jan 7, 2022 @ 11:30am
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on Oct 6, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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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 + .
      8
      Lake Lurleen CCW
      21 miles • 1,895 ft • 6 • Loop •
      Lake Lurleen loop starting at circling back to the parking lot.
      4.5 ★★★★★
      2 Ratings
      5 ★ 50%
      4 ★ 50%
      3 ★
      2 ★
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tornado Loop Trail located?
      Tornado 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 33.30997, -87.68202.
      ▼ How hard is Tornado Loop Trail?
      Tornado Loop Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.012%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tornado Loop Trail?
      Tornado Loop Trail has 422 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 423 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 257 ft to 435 ft.
      ▼ Is Tornado Loop Trail a point to point trail?
      Tornado Loop Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tornado Loop Trail?
      Tornado Loop Trail is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tornado Loop Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tornado Loop Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Tornado Loop Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tornado Loop Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tornado Loop Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Tornado Loop Trail. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tornado Loop Trail?
      Tornado Loop Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 227 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 246 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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