Kentucky Lake - Land Between The Lakes Biking Trails

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Biking

Numerous trails are available for biking, both cycling and mountain biking, throughout the Kentucky Lakes Area. In the Land Between The Lakes, The Trace is perfect for cycling. You'll find numerous paved roadways leading you to all sorts of places off The Trace. You will also want to try Kentucky Lake Drive.

Located off The Trace in northern LBL near Grand Rivers, Kentucky Lake Drive is about three miles long and is the most scenic drive in LBL. The North End Hike & Bike Trail [map] is also good for cycling. This paved trail parallels The Trace near Kentucky Lake Drive and is about two miles long.

For mountain bikers, the Canal Loop Trail [map] is a 14.2 mile trail system that includes four connector trails to offer a variety of bike rides. The trail can be accessed from either the North Welcome Station Trailhead or the Kentucky Lake Drive Trail Access. The system provides options from 1.5 miles to 14.2 miles in distance and is popular because of the less strenuous terrain and scenic lake views. It has an Easy to Moderate Rating and a 120-foot change in elevation.

The northern portion of the North/South Trail [map], a 31-mile section, is open to mountain biking and connects the North Welcome Station with the Golden Pond Visitors Center. The point-to-point trail traverses ridge tops, bottomlands, and the shores of Kentucky Lake. Visitors can use this trail in conjunction with LBL's legal roads to make a series of shorter loops. Other opportunities include connecting to the Canal Loop Trail for a total of 45 miles. The rating for this trail system is Easy to Advanced.

Hillman Ferry Campground [map], Energy Campground [map] and Piney Campground [map] trails are available for use by campground patrons. They pass through scenic forests, beautiful lake vistas, and by old cemeteries. Wrangler's Campground [map] also has numerous miles of trails for horses.

Be sure to visit the Golden Pond Visitor's Center for more information. If you plan to bike, be sure to watch for signs at trailheads to make sure the trail is open for biking.

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