How many miles of national-forest mountain bike trail are in Kentucky?

About 14.9 mi of bike-designated trail across 2 national forests, from USFS travel-management data.

Which national forest has the most mountain biking in Kentucky?

Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, with about 14.9 mi of bike-designated trail.

Are e-bikes allowed in Kentucky national forests?

Only where designated — e-bikes are motor vehicles on Forest Service land. Class 1 access is recorded on 335 segments. See the Kentucky e-bike rules page.

USFS National Forest System Trails · Updated June 2026

Kentucky Mountain Bike Trails

Across 2 national forests in Kentucky, USFS data maps 14.9 mi of bike-designated trail on 12 segments, led by Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area (14.9 mi). Class 1 e-bikes are designated on 335 segments.

Reviewed by CanIBikeHere Editorial Team · Updated Jun 28, 2026

14.9 mi

Bike-designated

12 segments

1,008 mi

Total NFS trail

National forests

76 mi

Class 1 e-bike

335 segments

National forests in Kentucky

National forest	Bike miles	Total trail	Class 1 e-bike
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area	14.9 mi	331 mi	335
Daniel Boone National Forest	0 mi	678 mi	0

E-bike rules in Kentucky

On Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles, allowed only where designated. See Kentucky e-bike rules by class and forest →

Browse by grade-based difficulty

Steepness bands derived from the USFS grade field — a slope measure, not a technical mountain-bike rating.

Top trails in Kentucky

The 30 longest ridable trails in Kentucky by mapped mileage. Each links to its full USFS data profile.

Trail	Miles	Grade	National forest
Central Hardwoods Scenic Trail	11.2 mi	Easy	Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
Main Trail, Pts. 1-9	5.5 mi	Easy	Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
Main Trail From Pt. F To Silo	3.8 mi	Easy	Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
Main Trail From Point 3 To 4	1.6 mi	Advanced	Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
3201	1.6 mi	Expert	Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
Piney Hike Bike Main	1.1 mi	Easy	Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
5201	1.1 mi	Easy	Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
3301	1 mi	Easy	Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
7201	0.9 mi	Easy	Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
7203	0.9 mi	Easy	Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
6201	0.8 mi	Easy	Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
Piney Hike Bike Overlook	0.8 mi	Easy	Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
8201	0.8 mi	Easy	Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
9202	0.8 mi	Easy	Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
7202	0.7 mi	Easy	Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
6202	0.7 mi	Easy	Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
6203	0.7 mi	Easy	Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
7204	0.7 mi	Easy	Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
Hf Hike Bike Sports Branch	0.7 mi	Easy	Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
Turkey Trot	0.7 mi	Easy	Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
3302	0.6 mi	Easy	Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
6205	0.6 mi	Easy	Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
3203	0.6 mi	Easy	Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
Main Trail Pt D-2	0.6 mi	Easy	Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
4301	0.6 mi	Expert	Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
6204	0.6 mi	Expert	Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
7304	0.6 mi	Expert	Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
5302	0.5 mi	Easy	Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
8205	0.5 mi	Easy	Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
8202	0.5 mi	Easy	Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

CSV

Kentucky bike-legal trail list (CSV)

Download every one of the 37 bike- and Class 1 e-bike-designated trails across Kentucky's national forests — miles, surface, grade, season, and e-bike class per trail, from official USFS data.

Frequently asked questions

How many miles of national-forest mountain bike trail are in Kentucky?: About 14.9 mi of bike-designated trail across 2 national forests, from USFS travel-management data.
Which national forest has the most mountain biking in Kentucky?: Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, with about 14.9 mi of bike-designated trail.
Are e-bikes allowed in Kentucky national forests?: Only where designated — e-bikes are motor vehicles on Forest Service land. Class 1 access is recorded on 335 segments. See the Kentucky e-bike rules page.