Tornado Loop
- 1.9 mi
- distance
- 738 ft
- climb
- Dirt
- surface
- Oct–May
- best months
Tornado Loop at Lake Lurleen State Park offers Alabama mountain bikers a compact 1.925-mile circuit perfect for quick sessions or skill practice. Located in the heart of Alabama's outdoor recreation area, this loop provides an accessible option for riders looking to explore the park's trail network. The scenic setting around Lake Lurleen makes this a great choice for those seeking a shorter ride with natural beauty.
- Nearby · Storm Loop · Lightning Loop · Tashka Trail
Best time to go · Oct–May
Best time to visit Tornado Loop
Best months: October–May. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
57° / 36°
10 wet
Feb
62° / 40°
10 wet
Mar
71° / 47°
10 wet
Apr
78° / 54°
9 wet
May
85° / 63°
8 wet
Jun
91° / 70°
9 wet
Jul
94° / 73°
11 wet
Aug
93° / 73°
10 wet
Sep
88° / 67°
7 wet
Oct
79° / 55°
7 wet
Nov
67° / 44°
8 wet
Dec
59° / 39°
10 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tuscaloosa Acfd, AL, 7.7 mi away at 169 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Storm Loop
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Lightning Loop
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