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University of Alabama Walking Trail
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
3.06 mi
/ 131 ft gain
University of Alabama Walking Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
University of Alabama Quad Trail
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
0.69 mi
/ 23 ft gain
University of Alabama Quad Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Hike around Lake Harris
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
5.0
1.76 mi
/ 169 ft gain
Lake Harris opens one hour prior to sunrise and closes one hour after sunset. No camping is allowed nor are motor vehicles allowed on this serene lake. From Lake Nicol Road, turn onto the dirt trail, Lake Harris Road. Follow Lake Harris Road for approximately three miles until you encounter the lake entrance. You can park in the first parking lot on the left located by the cliffs or continue do...
Hike through Hurricane Creek Park
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
4.0
7 mi
/ 200 ft gain
There are two access points to the park from the Parking lot area. The first is just up the road to the east of the top of the parking area, this is the trailhead to the exit portal trail, which is about .2 miles to reach the central hub. From the hub, there are two separate loops that wind through the park, with multiple offshoots and paths that lead down to swimming holes and small beaches al...
Boulder at Hurricane Creek Park
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Hurricane Creek Park in Tuscaloosa, Alabama hosts a field of climbable boulders within it's forest. From the parking lot, follow the trail that stems from the cul-de-sac for approximately 1/10 mile. You will encounter the first cluster of boulders on your right. There are several beginner routes (~v0) with deep jugs and large pockets as well as a more difficult crack route (~v1-2) on the large ...
Approach Trail and South Loop
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
3.54 mi
/ 410 ft gain
Approach Trail and South Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Approach Trail and North Loop
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
3.35 mi
/ 381 ft gain
Approach Trail and North Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Canoe and Cliff Jump at Lake Nicol
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
4.0
1 mi
/ 40 ft gain
Lake Nicol has several miles of unofficial trails that circle the west bank of the lake which features up to forty foot cliffs that provide both cliff jumping and an excellent view of the lake. Lake Nicol also has a boat/kayak/canoe launch area right next to the parking area. Nicol is over three miles long, and with different inlets, cliffs, and an island to explore, there is plenty to do on th...
Lake Nicol Outer Cliff Trail
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
1.17 mi
/ 62 ft gain
Lake Nicol Outer Cliff Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Places to stay
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Deerlick Creek
Overview
Deerlick Creek Campground is located on Holt Lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway northeast of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The ...
Brookwood, Alabama
Burchfield Branch Park
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Burchfield Branch Park is located near Holt Lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway northeast of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. With ...
Akron, Alabama
Jennings Ferry
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Jennings Ferry Campground is situated between the Black Warrior River and Clear Creek on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway in...
Pickensville, Alabama
Pickensville Cg (Pickensville Al)
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Pickensville Campground is located just west of Pickensville, Alabama, on Aliceville Lake on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. T...
Forkland, Alabama
Forkland
Overview
Forkland Campground is located in a beautiful wooded area on the northern shore of Demopolis Lake, the largest lake on the Black...
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