Five Oaks Loop
Five Oaks Loop Trail is an optional 3 mile loop that splits off from Tashka Trail. Five Oaks Loop begins approximately 5.8 miles (calculated by a clockwise route) from the South Trailhead. Using my GPS and staying on the trails, I hiked 4.4 miles to the Five Oaks Loop trailhead. For the extreme runner, hiker or biker, Five Oaks extends the total distance of the connected trails to 15.3 miles. If approached from the North Trailhead (traveling counterclockwise), Five Oaks Loop splits off from Tashka trail 4.8 miles from the trail's start.
The entire trail is rated intermediate in accordance with International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) guidelines.
From the parking area to the Five Oaks Loop trailhead my GPS measured 6.5 miles one way and a total of 13 miles roundtrip!
General Lake Lurleen Information:
LAKE INFORMATION: The lake is man made with 250 acres. It assumes an elongated shape with four major branches and three minor ones. The lake measures nearly one and one half miles in length and up to one-half mile wide. The deepest portion of the lake is 48 feet. The lake is stocked with large mouth bass, bream, catfish and crappie. The park operates a small store where you can purchase some food items, drinks and bagged ice. They also sale red worms and some artificial baits at the entrance station. When you arrive at the lake, you will find, three fishing piers, fishing boat rentals and two boat launching ramps to meet your every fishing need. Gasoline motors of any size may be operated on the lake. No water or jet skiing allowed. All State and Federal boating laws are enforced. All children age 7 and under are required to wear approved personal flotation devices at all times while in a boat.
BEACH, DAY USE AREA: The day-use aspect of the park encompasses an array of facilities including picnic areas with tables and grills, four group picnic shelters and children's' playground equipment. There is a beautiful sandy beach area, complete with bathhouse where you can soak up the sun or take a swim in the cool waters of the lake. Canoes and paddle boats are also available for rent to the more adventuresome park guest. Over 12 miles of rugged hiking trails traverse the hills and hollows around the lake. Those who are of a mind to, may partake of the beautiful natural scenery.
LAKE LURLEEN DAY USE FEE: This fee includes park entrance, picnicking, fishing, boat launching and swimming. A State fishing license is required and is available for purchase at the park.
- FEE - $3.00 per adult
- HOURS - Sunday thru Friday, 9 a.m. until 9 p.m.
- Saturday, 7 a.m. until 9 p.m.
- If you want to hike, you can use the honor box any day of the week and pay your entrance fee.
- No one is allowed on the Trails after 9 p.m.
Everyone that arrives should be aware of the park rules and regulations. You will find
them posted at the Entrance Station.
Cached placed with permission from Lake Lurleen's Park Ranger!
Thank you!