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Lakin' it on the Trails: Why LBL is a Mountain Biking Destination

September 30, 2025 | Lakin' It with Lydia

If you’re looking for speed, jumps, and serious fun on two wheels, Land Between the Lakes (LBL) is absolutely the place to be! I recently joined Christian, the owner of Gear Up Cycles in Murray, KY, and his crew for a ride, and I was blown away by the quality of the trails.

We hit the Jenny Ridge Trail, which is known as one of the most action-packed routes in the area. Now, let me be clear—I am not an experienced mountain biker, but that's the great thing about Jenny Ridge! While it features plenty of awesome jumps and berms for the seasoned riders, you can easily ride past the jumps and go at your own comfortable pace. It offers a fantastic mix of challenging terrain and fast sections that draw bikers from all over.

Christian and the Gear Up crew often organize group rides for all skill levels, which they post about on their Facebook account. It's a fantastic community to connect with whether you're a local or just visiting. If you're planning any mountain biking adventures in LBL, Christian is the local expert you want to talk to for all things gear, maintenance, and trail knowledge!

I had such a wonderful time out there. Riding is an incredible way to sharpen your reflexes, maximize mental focus, and get a great full-body workout. If you haven’t experienced the LBL trail system yet, make sure you plan a trip to check out this awesome community and these world-class trails!

Here is a video of my experience:




Here is where we parked to enter the trail:

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