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Sylaward Trail at Lake Howard
4.7 ★★★★★ 215 Google reviews · Running trail in Sylacauga, Alabama · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sylaward Trail at Lake Howard's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. 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 Sylaward Trail at Lake Howard
“The trails are incredibly nice, well-maintained, and offer a fun, scenic hike that is perfect for all ages.”
“Tons of mushrooms along the trails, rarely crowded, beautiful place, we have young kids we take here for hikes fairly often.”
“Leaves were changing colors and the trail is easy to follow.”
Great mountain bike trails, suitable for beginners but progressive enough for intermediate & above riders as the faster you ride, the more flowy and fun it is. The scenery and views are great as well and trails are well taken care of.
This is some of the best mtb trails you will put tires on. The local club keep the trails well maintain. Fast with alot of elevation and some minor technical turns. I recorded around 14.5 miles for a out and back of the trail system.
Beautiful Lake & Trails! Amazing Views! Friendly staff! Pic Nic Areas!
This park was a pleasant surprise, surrounded by beautiful terrain and an extensive lake for canoeing and fishing. Our 2nd visit. $4 per boat launch. Although there are biking/hiking trails, we enjoyed the canoe / kayak trail.
Trail conditions & character
“Tons of mushrooms along the trails, rarely crowded, beautiful place, we have young kids we take here for hikes fairly often.”
“Felt everything was well marked and trails were fun.”
Plan your run at Sylaward Trail at Lake Howard
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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