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Trail Systems of Land Between The Lakes, Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley

Land Between The Lakes and the Kentucky and Barkley Lakes Area has miles and miles of trails to explore.

Get outside and discover hiking, biking, and running on the LBL trails and lakes area trails.

Wood-N-Wave Bicycles and Watersports

Wood-N-Wave Bicycles and Watersports

2109 Dover Rd, Grand Rivers, KY
(270) 362-2453
More than just a bike shop, the owners at Wood-N-Wave are passionate about riding, and about sharing their enthusiasm for riding with family and friends.  The shop offers…

LBL North South Trail

LBL North South Trail

The North/South Trail is a 58 mile point to point trail spanning the entire length of Land Between The Lakes. It is a multi-use trail, with bike riders sharing part of the Northern trail with hikers, and equestrians sharing part of the Southern trail.

Kentucky Dam Village Loop Trail

Kentucky Dam Village Loop Trail

Located in Gilbertsville, KY, known as BBMT is an 8- mile single track loop trail features tight turns and views of Kentucky Lake and Kentucky Dam Marina. They host NICA races.

Hammond Creek Trail

Hammond Creek Trail

Located in Lee Jones Park in Eddyville, KY, this trail offers 8 miles of connected single track loop trails for hiking, biking, and running. These trails offer from easy to challenging loops, as the trails vary from gently rolling to challenging hills.

Livingston County Trail

Livingston County Trail

Located in Livingston County just south of I-24 (Exit 31), off of KY 453 on Lodge Road. The Blue Trail is a two-mile loop hiking trail. It is interconnected with the three-mile long Green Bike Trail. This trail is currently being expanded and reconditioned.

Honker Lake Trail

Honker Lake Trail

Located near The Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes, this 4.5 mile loop trail encircles Honker Lake through a variety of habitats including forest, meadows, and lakeshore. Bring along your binoculars and view a variety of waterfowl and wildlife.

Hematite Lake Trail

Hematite Lake Trail

Hematite Lake Trail is located in north central Land Between the Lakes Near the Nature Station. This 2.2 mile hike circles around Hematite Lake and offers beautiful scenery and a chance to see migratory waterfowl and other wildlife spring through fall.

Central Hardwoods Scenic Trail

Central Hardwoods Scenic Trail

Located in central Land Between The Lakes, this east/ west trail runs from Kentucky Lake to Lake Barkley. This family friendly trail offers plenty of parking areas along the way so you may bike or hike the trail in smaller sections.

Mantle Rock Preserve

Mantle Rock Preserve

Located outside of Smithland, KY near Joy, KY. Hike a portion of the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail. The hiking trail is a 2.75 mile loop trail through the interior of the Nature Conservancy Preserve. Mantle Rock is the largest freestanding arch east of the Mississippi River.

Canal Loop Trail

Canal Loop Trail

The Canal Loop Trail is a series of connecting trails providing walks ranging from 1.5 miles to 14 miles. Canal Loop is one of the most popular trails in Land Between The Lakes because it offers spectacular lake views. The trail is a single track…

Grand Rivers Walking Trail

Grand Rivers Walking Trail

Located in Grand Rivers, KY. This 2.18 mile walking trail takes you through the heart of Grand Rivers as well as into Little Lake Park, and onto the Jetty overlooking beautiful Kentucky Lake. Several historic markers are located on the walking trail as well.

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