Review Date
May 30, 2011

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 4 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Every few months

Reviewed by: bamamike ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
I and my friends come from Birmingham to LL about three time a year for something different. Our last ride was Sunday afternoon May 29th 2011. For me LL is a slow trail because of the climbs and creek dips. I find it hard to make the miles. I would not list it as a fast trail system for those reasons. I would also list it as an advanced trail not for the faint of heart. On our ride Sunday I drank almost 80 oz. of fluids. If your not riding once or twice a week please do not attempt to ride all of this trail it will kick your butt all the way. With that said I enjoy the challange and probably will not attempt it again until the fall then it would be a great chance to camp on this beautiful lake.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Oak Mtn., Sylaward (sylacauga),

Review Date
June 6, 2010

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Reviewed by: jdmaum1 ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
After hearing and reading good things about this trail I hate to say that I was very disappointed with Lake Lurleen. We rode counter-clockwise and it had to be 70% up hill. I enjoy going uphill, but really enjoy my downhills and was provided very few on this trail. There was absolutely zero wow factor for me at this state park, hate to say it. Maybe we should have gone clockwise???

Recommended Route:
Clockwise maybe??

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Oak Mtn, Swayback, Lake Howard, Trussville

Review Date
March 9, 2009

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 5 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a month

Reviewed by: gkmeador ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
The trail at Lake Lurleen is a great one. I prefer riding this trail over the ones at Sokol because it feels more "open." At Sokol there is not a lot of space for the trails so there are constant switchbacks and tight corners that really restrict your speed & flow. At this trail though you get "extended" climbs, long straights, and extended descents. The riding is not as technical at LL as some parts of Sokol, but it definitely requires a hell of a lot more stamina. It is beautiful.

Recommended Route:
I have only ridden clockwise so far

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Munny Sokol

Review Date
May 28, 2007

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1.00 votes

Reviewed by: thomp520 ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
Got to ride this trail memorial day weekend for the first time. Great trail! Very well maintained and not very technical.Lots of short uphill and few downhill clockwise. Lots of sand which made for some loose switch backs and down hills, but overall pretty fast and smooth. Great view of the lake for about 30% of the trail.

Recommended Route:
We rode the trail clockwise had lunch and a rest, then went counter clockwise. If you like fast and more downhill, counter clockwise is definetly the way to go, however both are a great ride. I also suggest taking the additional loop..(I believe 5 oaks loop) it added about 3 miles and was great.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Oak Mountain State Park Trail

Review Date
January 14, 2007

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 2 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Every few months

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1.00 votes

Reviewed by: montymtb ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
Rode this trail today for the first time since the loop was completed. Must give major kudos to the folks in T Town - very good trail! No extended climbing, but plenty enough for a good workout - all middle chainring stuff. Several places remind me of Tsali, good fast rolling fun singletrack for the most part, with some good downhill action towards the end if ridden clockwise, nothing technical. Rode it for the first time back in the summer of '06 and it was very dry which made for some sandy conditions in certain areas, but when the area gets decent rain the trail is in good shape. Cannot say how well it drains as I have not ridden it soon after rain. If you are anywhere near the area it is for sure recommended.

Recommended Route:
Only way I have ridden it is clockwise - South trailhead is right next to the parking area at the entrance so we just go in there. You can add 3 miles by taking the Five Oak loop for a total of around 15, or skip it for a total of about 12.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Oak Mountain of course, Cheaha State Park, Trussville