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- Mountain Bike
60 trails
- E-Bike
12 trails
- Gravel Bike
1 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Hike
63 trails
- Trail Running
63 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Jun 14, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 54
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 62
- Trails E-Bike
- 12
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 63
- Trails Trail Running
- 63
- Total Distance
- 51 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,200 ft
- Total Vertical
- 350 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 483 ft
- Reports
- 105
- Photos
- 12
- Ridden Counter
- 4,138
Sub Regions
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Hurricane Creek Park
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- 5
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Lake Lurleen State Park
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- 6
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Munny Sokal Park
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Popular Tuscaloosa Mountain Biking Trails
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 119 ft • 151 •
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 . is an excellent option for short hikes and as an introductory ride to novice mountain bikers. It follows...
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 1,591 ft • 5 ft • 149 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions with a 5 ft blue climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 807 ft • 7 ft • 147 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 7 ft green climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 2,441 ft • 8 ft • 134 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 8 ft green climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 115 ft • 131 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 2,379 ft • 41 ft • 131 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 41 ft green climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 55 ★ 4.0 • 8 miles • 859 ft • 107 •
This 9-mile segment begins where concludes, at the west end of Lake Lurleen Dam, next to the dam spillway. Use caution. Some sections are steeply graded, sandy, or covered with loose gravel. In addition, the 9 miles contain no shortcuts...
Tuscaloosa Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 21 miles • 1,979 ft • 12 • Loop •
Lake Lurleen loop starting at South Trailhead to North Trailhead + .
11 miles • 817 ft • 21 • Loop •
Munny Sokol - The Fun Stuff This fun loop features Munny Sokol's coolest trails, filled with fun climbs...
21 miles • 1,895 ft • 6 • Loop •
Lake Lurleen loop starting at circling back to the parking lot.
3 miles • 137 ft • 8 • Race •
ACA - Munny Sokol Middle School Loop for 2026
4 miles • 196 ft • 9 • Race •
ACA - Munny Sokol Hgh School Loop for 2026
4 miles • 228 ft • 6 • Loop • Race •
High school lap for the Alabama Cycling Association's annual race at Munny Sokal Park. With some punchy...
Videos of Tuscaloosa Mountain Bike
trail: Creek
0:11 |
67 |
Sep 4, 2017
trail: Creek
2:18 |
231 |
Oct 1, 2014
trail: Tashka Trail
5:26 |
434 |
Jul 29, 2021 , Tuscaloosa
trail: Creek
0:11 |
755 |
Aug 28, 2008
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| cwheeler | add | report | activity #97125371 | Jun 16, 2026 @ 11:15am Jun 16, 2026 |
| cwheeler | add | report | activity #97007825 | Jun 14, 2026 @ 3:10pm Jun 14, 2026 |
| AngelaSmithPza | add | report | activity #96417794 and 1 more | Jun 6, 2026 @ 5:16pm Jun 6, 2026 |
| squirrellydave | add | event | activity #95632846 | May 27, 2026 @ 7:26am May 27, 2026 |
| ray026 | ridden | route | activity #95037341 | May 19, 2026 @ 6:45am May 19, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Trees down on north side, not super rideable | Jan 24, 2025 @ 2:02pm Jan 24, 2025 | ||
| trail | Great beginner trail and warm up. A bit uphill... | Jun 15, 2020 @ 12:48am Jun 15, 2020 | ||
| trail | Used to love this trail but it needs some... | Aug 23, 2019 @ 11:39am Aug 23, 2019 |
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Climbing 10k Badge14 awarded -
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Epic Ride Descent 2k1 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge14 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Upcoming Local Events
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University of Alabama Outdoor Recreation Bike Shop
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 60 | 51 miles | 4,199 ft | 20 miles | 351 ft | #2,896 | #1,027 | 11 | 106 | 6 | 4,710 | |
| E-Bike | 12 | 6 miles | 659 ft | 3 miles | 151 ft | #8,018 | #2,427 | 91 | 145 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 1 | #873 | #1,241 | 2 | 21 | |||||||
| Horse | 1 | 3,173 ft | 33 ft | 1,631 ft | 33 ft | 11 | 1 | |||||
| Hike | 63 | 51 miles | 4,199 ft | 20 miles | 351 ft | #4,647 | #1,643 | 2 | 106 | 812 | ||
| Trail Running | 63 | 51 miles | 4,199 ft | 20 miles | 351 ft | #4,158 | #1,268 | 106 | 482 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Tuscaloosa
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What are the best places to ride in Tuscaloosa?
Tuscaloosa has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Tuscaloosa?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Tuscaloosa are:
- Five Oaks Loop Trail (4.1/5)
- Tornado Loop Trail (4.1/5)
- Tashka Trail (4/5)
- Ridge Trail (4/5)
- Lakeside Trail (4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Tuscaloosa?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Tuscaloosa are:
- July (22 activities)
- June (17 activities)
- May (15 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Tuscaloosa?
There are 9 parking locations listed in Tuscaloosa. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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