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North/South Trail (North End)

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 3.9 (15)
  1. Areas
  2. KY
  3. …Western Kentucky
  4. …Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
  5. North End
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“A long-distance singletrack trail from the North Welcome Station to Hwy 68. ”

Caleb Skinner
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Map Key

30.5

Miles

49.1

KM
Singletrack

678' 207 m

High

388' 118 m

Low

2,157' 657 m

Up

1,979' 603 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (1°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Off-leash

E-Bikes Unknown

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Description

This trail can be ridden in both directions. This map shows the trail starting on the north end and riding south, but maybe the more common route is the opposite. Many people, including myself, ride pieces of this trail from one of many of the road crossings. You'll cross a service road approximately every five miles, give or take. Make sure you always follow the "white diamond" markers or white blazes and you'll be on the right path.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Land Between the Lakes National Rec Area Office

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Caleb Skinner with improvements by Steve Burdine
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Trail Ratings

  3.9 from 15 votes

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in North End

#8289

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  3.9 from 15 votes
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Trail Rankings

#2

in North End

#75

in Kentucky

#8,289

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Photos

Many scenic views of Kentucky Lake
Jul 23, 2017 near Benton, KY
Meandering pines and singletrack goodness.
Apr 27, 2017 near Cadiz, KY
One of a handful of bridges that you'll encounter on the North-South Trail.
Jul 28, 2016 near Benton, KY
Lunch break at Moss Creek overlooking beautiful Kentucky Lake. North/South Trail
Apr 29, 2017 near Calvert…, KY

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Jul 5, 2021
Ben Watson
4h 00m
Apr 6, 2021
Matt Stahl
Road out and back from the south side. Tree down about 1/2 mile in. The sometimes the trail and the creek bed were one. 8mi
May 25, 2019
Jason Gatliff
7mi
May 11, 2018
Jason Downs
Aug 26, 2017
Tony Vierra
Started at Jenny Ridge Picnic Area 6mi
Apr 10, 2016
Justin Theilman
Rode 13 miles heading north from campground
Apr 9, 2016
Justin Theilman
Rode 18 miles heading south

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