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Lake Harris Spillway
4.8 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Running trail in Tuscaloosa, Alabama · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Lake Harris Spillway yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Lake Harris Spillway
“First time there, it is a beautiful area, the spillway is amazing to see and the trails around the area are great for hiking.”
Absolutely stunning! My husband and I went hiking down most of the trails and they were fairly easy for two 21 year olds. We also saw this massive monster
Awesome hike that takes you down to the dam, and then through the woods to get down to the area pictured. We love going down and soaking in the sun and relaxing on one of the plentiful spots to sit around and enjoy the sounds of the water going down the the lake!
Short hike to spillway. Very relaxing when you get there. Pretty overlook areas.
First time there, it is a beautiful area, the spillway is amazing to see and the trails around the area are great for hiking.
Trail conditions & character
“First time there, it is a beautiful area, the spillway is amazing to see and the trails around the area are great for hiking.”
Plan your run at Lake Harris Spillway
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
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