Hiking in LBL
There are several hiking trails near Paris Landing in
the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area.
The two closest trail networks to Paris Landing are
listed below.
Fort Henry National Recreation Trail in LBL
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.
Distance from Paris Landing: 7 miles
Length: 26 miles
Rating: Moderate
Elevation change: 100 feet
North-South Trail in
LBL
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.
Distance from Paris Landing: To
South Welcome Station, LBL, 15 miles
Length: 65 miles
Rating: Moderate to Strenuous
Elevation change: 200 feet
For a complete
listing of hiking trails, visit LBL's website
here.
Biking
Around Paris Landing
If you enjoy
cycling across the open country on the roads, you'll
enjoy the Paris Landing Area. US 79 is a wide
four-lane highway through Henry County that crosses
Kentucky Lake at Paris Landing. In Stewart County,
the highway becomes a two-lane road with wide shoulders
and is largely undeveloped with very few homes.
The northern side of the highway in Stewart County is
the southern border of the Land Between the Lakes
Recreation Area (for the first seven miles or so.
Paris Landing
State Park also is nice for some short-run cycling.
There are many
mountain biking trails in the northern section of the
Land Between the Lakes, about 50 miles from Paris
Landing.
See also Activities &
Attractions
for even more recreational opportunities!
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