USFS National Forest System Trails · Kentucky · Updated October 2026
Can You Mountain Bike in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, Kentucky?
Yes — Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area in Kentucky has 14.9 mi of bike-designated National Forest System trail across 12 segments, typically open Year-round, according to official USFS travel-management data.
- Bike-designated
- 14.9 mi12 segments
- Total NFS trail
- 331 mi2,363 segments
- Bike season
- Year-roundUSFS managed-use
- ADA-accessible
- 6trail segments
5% of this forest's mapped trail is bike-designated. USFS records trail grade (steepness), not technical MTB difficulty — we surface grade where present but do not infer a black/blue/green rating.
Bike-designated trails in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Bike season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Hardwoods Scenic Trail | 11.24 | Imported Compacted Material | Year-round |
| Main Trail, Pts. 1-9 | 5.49 | Native Material | — |
| Main Trail From Pt. F To Silo | 3.77 | Native Material | — |
| Main Trail From Point 3 To 4 | 1.57 | Native Material | — |
| 3201 | 1.56 | Native Material | — |
| Piney Hike Bike Main | 1.12 | Asphalt | Year-round |
| 5201 | 1.09 | Native Material | — |
| 3301 | 1 | Native Material | — |
| 7201 | 0.93 | Native Material | — |
| 7203 | 0.89 | Native Material | — |
| 6201 | 0.83 | Native Material | — |
| Piney Hike Bike Overlook | 0.8 | Native Material | Year-round |
| 8201 | 0.78 | Native Material | — |
| 9202 | 0.75 | Native Material | — |
| 7202 | 0.73 | Native Material | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area?
- Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has about 14.9 mi of bike-designated trail across 12 segments, out of 331 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 335 segments here.
- What is the mountain-bike season in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area (Kentucky)?
- Most bike-designated trails carry a Year-round season in USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later.