Hiking Trails > Land Between The Lakes
Canal Loop Trail
One of the most popular hiking trails within LBL, the Canal Loop Trail offers walks from 1.5 miles to 14 miles. Located on the north end of the park, it offers unmatched lake views suitable for nature lovers and photographers alike.
Total Length: 14 miles
Difficulty: Easy. Under 100 ft. elevation change.
View: Canal Loop Trail Map
Fort Henry Trail
Fort Henry Trail, uniquely enough, is based on - and closely follows - army troop movements from the Civil War. Specifically, it follows General Ulysses S. Grant and his troop as they moved from Fort Henry to Fort Donelson. The trail is located on the sound side of LBL. Trails include:
- Artillery Trail - An original wagon road used by Ulysses Grant during the Civil War; 3.2 miles
- Devil's Backbone Trail - A uniquely popular trail in the Fort Henry system which follows a ridge overlooking two hollows.
- Peytona Trail - old remnants of the 1800's iron industry can be seen on this trail; 1.3 miles
- Pickett Loop - Provides several great views of Kentucky Lake; 2.2 miles
- Piney Trail - Easy access from Piney campground, this trail starts in a lower elevation, and rises to a majestic ridge; 2.3 miles
- Shortleaf Pine Trail - A great scenic hike which provides a dense forest of mature shortleaf pine trees; 1.6 miles
- Telegraph Trail - The longest trail, featuring streams & creeks, as well as scenic ridges and historic old home sites; 7.5 miles
Total Length: 26 miles
Difficulty: Moderate / Strenuous. Under 125 ft. elevation change.
View: Fort Henry Trail Map
North South Trail
Considered the grand tour hike of LBL, the North South trail spans the entire recreation area, and features level smooth hiking on the southern end, and migrates into rugged rolling hills in the northern section.
Total Length: 65 miles
Difficulty: Strenuous / Challenging. Over 200 ft. elevation change.
Nature Station Trails
Several trails surroung the Nature Station, and are open year-round. The parking lot is accessible until 5pm each day. The trails which surround the Nature Station are listed below, along with length and brief description :
- Center Furnace Trail - .3 miles; provides visitors an up-close view of the historic Center Furnace, and the impact it had on the iron industry 100 years ago.
- Woodland Walk Trail - 1 mile; provides several scenic views of Honker Lake, and begins and ends at the Nature Station Parking lot.
- Hematite Trail - 2.2 miles; prevalent wildlife and multiple obervation decks are provided.
- Long Creek Trail - .2 miles; offers a wild variety of plant life, and is located near a gentle drifting creek.
- Honker Trail - 4.5 miles; meanders through the forest and shoreline of Honker Lake. Bald eagles and deer are often seen on this trail.
View: Nature Station Trail Map
