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Tashka Trail

Intermediate Intermediate
 4.6 (5)
  1. Areas
  2. AL
  3. …Central Alabama
  4. …Tuscaloosa
  5. Lake Lurleen State Park
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“The original loop around the lake. ”

Richard Russell
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8.6

Miles

13.8

KM
Singletrack

425' 130 m

High

203' 62 m

Low

779' 237 m

Up

727' 222 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

17%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

This 9-mile segment begins where Lakeside Trail 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 to either trailhead. Plan accordingly, as you'll be in a wilderness environment. Due to the prevalence of tight turns, long climbs and descents, beginning mountain bikers will find sections of Tashka very challenging.

Contacts

Local Club: West Alabama Mountain Biking Association

Land Manager: Alabama State Parks

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Richard Russell
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Trail Ratings

  4.6 from 5 votes

#7

in Lake Lurleen State Park

#7442

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  4.6 from 5 votes
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Trail Rankings

#7

in Lake Lurleen State Park

#94

in Alabama

#7,442

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Alec Wheeler at work. We miss you Alec.
Apr 14, 2013 near Northport, AL
Distances from North trailhead
Apr 15, 2013 near Northport, AL
Old bike in tree. The frame was found near this spot. The "3" is one of the rescue points and there is a matching one down the hill by the lake. Due to the remoteness, the only way to get the injured out is to carry them to the nearest rescue point and have them transported across the lake by boat.
Apr 7, 2013 near Northport, AL
Taylor at the Tashka and Five Oaks Trailhead
Mar 23, 2014 near Northport, AL
The Bridge Too Far replacement. Originally just two white oaks lain across the creek so the trail building machine could cross. The closest we can get to it by boat still requires about a two mile hike.
Feb 28, 2013 near Northport, AL
First rider on the new BTF.
Feb 28, 2013 near Northport, AL

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