Cycling - Road Route - Lake Lurleen Loop

Scenic and rolling loop around Lake Lurleen on lightly traveled roads. There are plenty of facilities and activities at Lake Lurleen State Park. The park is also home to 10.5 miles of mountain bike trails. The location is ideal for a miniature road and mountain bike getaway weekend.

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Skill Level:

Easy/Intermediate This ride does require some navigation skills and puts the rider onto the open road. There are a number of short hills on the route, but no long climbs. There are no stores en route, so someone considering this loop should be able to sustain for 21 miles without support.

Route Info:

The 21-mile loop is easy to navigate from the entrance of the park. It is probably more difficult to find the start than it is to navigate the loop.

Variations:

There are numerous, more adventurous ride options from Lake Lurleen Park. This point can be used as the start point for the 62-mile Echola ride. Check with the Druid City Bicycle Club for information on longer road rides from Lake Lurleen. (www.druidcity.org)

Features:

Facilities at Start:

Paved parking
Camp store
Restrooms
Picnic area
Mountain bike trail
Beach
Camping
RV hookups

Route Legs:

Turn left out of Park Entrance onto Lake Lurleen Road.
Left, then immediate right onto Rue Road. SR 171 traffic can be fast.
Rue Road terminates at Bone Camp.
Again left onto 171, then immediate right onto Jackson Trace Road. SR 171 traffic can be fast.
Jackson Trace terminates at Upper Columbus Road.
Look for Lake Lurleen State Park sign.

Notes:

Day Use Fees: $2 (weekdays), $3 (weekends and holidays)

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Contact any of the following for additional information:

Alabama State Parks: Street Address:
N/A
Wetumpka, AL N/A
www.alapark.com/parks/
Cycle-Path, Inc.: Street Address:
1221 University Boulevard
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone#:(205) 345 - 3144
DCBC Contact: Street Address:
N/A
Wetumpka, AL N/A
Druid City Cycling Club: Street Address:
N/A
Wetumpka, AL N/A
www.druidcity.org