The Land Between the Lakes offers hundreds of miles of hiking trails for anyone to enjoy.  The majority of these trails are located in the Land Between The Lakes.  In LBL, you'll find paved trails, dirt trails, easy trails, and strenuous trails.  Here is a list and description of trails in LBL:

Honker Trail
Located near The Nature Station in the heart of the Environmental Education Area, this trail winds around Honker Lake through a variety of habitats: dense forest, meadows, and along the lakeshore. Be sure to watch for our resident flock of Giant Canada Geese which nest in the area and give the trail its name! 
Length: 4.5 miles
Rating: Moderate
Map

Hematite Lake Trail 
Located near The Nature Station, this easy walk around Hematite Lake offers a chance to see migratory waterfowl and other wildlife. Bring a picnic to enjoy at one of our picnic tables at the trail head. 
Length: 2.2 miles
Rating: Easy to Moderate
Map

Woodland Walk 
An easy, wooded trail winding through the forests and along the shoreline of Honker Lake. Enjoy a picnic at the trail head's picnic shelter! 
Length: 1.0 mile 
Rating: Easy
Map

Center Furnace Trail 
Embarking from the ruins of the Center Iron Furnace near The Nature Station, this easy walk is marked with interpretive signs, offering a glimpse of the bustling industry that thrived in the region 150 years ago. 
Length: 0.3 miles 
Rating: Easy
Map

Long Creek National Recreation Trail
Located near The Nature Station, this paved trail is accessible to visitors with physical disabilities. 
Length: 0.2 mile paved 
Rating: Easy
Map

North South Trail
Take the grand tour! This trail spans the entire length of LBL and ranges from rugged, hilly terrain in the north to more smooth hiking in the south. Portions are accessible from The Trace for those wishing to hike a section of the trail. 
Length: 65 miles 
Rating: Moderate to Strenuous
Elevation change:  200 feet
Map

Fort Henry National Recreation Trail 
Located in the south end of LBL, Fort Henry is a system of 10 connecting trails totaling 26 miles. The trail follows closely the route of General Grant's troop movements from Fort Henry to Fort Donelson during the Civil War. 
Length: 26 miles 
Rating: Moderate 
Elevation change: 100 feet
Map

Canal Loop Trail 
In the north end, this series of connecting trails provides walks ranging from 1.5 miles to 14 miles. One of our most popular trails, because it offers spectacular lake views and the opportunity for short walks. 
Length: 14 miles 
Rating: Easy to Moderate 
Elevation change: 80 feet
Map

Information on this page obtained from LBL.org, the official website of the Land Between the Lakes.

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