Outdoors
In Grand Rivers playing outside is one of our favorite things to do. Besides all of the activity on Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, the fun in the great outdoors includes Land Between the Lakes and trails for hiking, biking and running, scenic drives, picnic areas, nearby horseback riding, or just relaxing on a park bench or the jetty and watching the world go by.

Biking

Land Between the Lakes 800-LBL-7077 LBL has many miles of old logging roads and scenic back roads perfect for mountain biking and cycling. On the north end of LBL there are two extensive mountain bike trails suitable for various skills levels. LBL trails include approximately 50 miles of single track. Numerous paved roads also meander through LBL. Start at the Trace and explore. Winding roads travel across rolling hillsides and along meadow – many lead into quiet lakefront bays. Wood N Wave Race Team 270-362-2453 Located on HWY 453 in Square One Shopping Center Store Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Saturday, Closed Wed. & Sun. Grand Rivers even has a local race team. This team is not owned by Wood N Wave itself, but Wood N Wave is the main sponsor of the team. Wood N Wave helps to manage team members and is where you can Sign up for the team and receive Team Gear. Wood N Wave, being the team’s main sponsor, gives Discounts to all team members according to their class and number of required Races. This team is not only for Mountain Bike Riders, but for Road Bike Riders and Triathlons. Centuries, Triathlons, and Marathons will be counted as races.

Golf

Mineral Mounds State Park 270-388-3673 Located about 20 minutes from Grand Rivers 18 holes; Par 72; Yardage: 6930. Course is constructed along the banks of Lake Barkley. Kentucky Dam Sate Park 270-362-8658 Located about 10 minutes from Grand Rivers 18 holes; Par 72; Yardage 6704 For a Complete List of Area Golf Locations visit www.kentuckylakebarkley.org or call 800-448-1069

Hiking

Grand Rivers Walking Trail This two mile walking trail takes you from the Jetty at Lighthouse Landing through downtown into Little Lake Park. If you would start at any point along the walking trail and complete the loop from the end of the Jetty to the end of the walking trail by Little Lake you will travel 2.18 miles. You will have ascended 222 feet and descended 231 feet. Land Between the Lakes 800-LBL-7077 Land Between the Lakes has more than 200 miles of trails including the Canal Loop Trail located in Northern LBL. The Canal Loop Trail is a series of connecting trails providing walks ranging from 1.5 miles to 14 miles. One of the most popular trails because it offers spectacular lake views.

Horseback Riding

Land Between the Lakes 800-LBL-7077 Wrangler’s Riding Camp is located approximately 30 minutes from Grand Rivers in Land Between the Lakes and features a 70 mile plus trail system. Shelters are available for guest and their horses. Permits, fees and regulations apply. Call or visit the LBL website for more information.

Hunting and Fishing information

Land Between the Lakes 800-LBL-7077 Land Between the Lakes offers more than 230 days of hunting opportunities throughout the year. For application process and more information call LBL or visit the website. Area Hunting For a complete list of public access wildlife management areas, hunting seasons, requirements and licenses contact Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife at 800-858-1549 or online at www.KDFWR.state.ky.us

Off-Highway Vehicle Area

Land Between the Lakes 800-LBL-7077 Turkey Bay is located approximately 20 minutes from Grand Rivers in Land Between the Lakes and has approximately 100 miles of OHV trails that cover a variety of terrain and offer something for every skill level. Turkey Bay also includes a camping area. Visit the LBL website for maps, information, rules and regulations, permits and trail conditions.

Relaxing in the Great Outdoors

Grand Rivers Jetty at Sunset Located beside Lighthouse Landing Resort & Marina on Kentucky Lake. Named one of the top 50 Romantic Spots in the Country by Cosmopolitan Magazine. Little Lake Park Located on Commerce Street behind the Badgett Playhouse. Little Lake Park is home to the Grand Rivers Street Dance, the Labor Day Arts & Crafts Festival, and Hunters Moon Fall Festival. Park includes Picnic areas, Picnic Pavilion, Bandstand and Dance area, basketball court, green space, Little Lake with small fishing jetty, playground and parking. Patti’s 1880’s Settlement 888-736-2515 Located on JH O’Bryan. Recreated historical log cabin village. Includes Arielle’s Miniature golf with rock climbing wall and remote control boats, lush gardens, arcade, restaurants and shopping.

Scenic Drives

Land Between the Lakes 800-LBL-7077 If you want to view Kentucky Lake just take Highway 453 South into Land Between the Lakes and watch for Kentucky Lake Drive on your right. Kentucky Lake Drive is only a short 3 mile drive and includes several overlooks onto Kentucky Lake. The Trace (KY Highway 453) runs North to South through the middle of Land Between the Lakes. This scenic highway begins at Grand Rivers and runs approximately 45 miles to Dover, TN. This drive features several worthwhile stops including the Elk and Bison Prairie, Golden Pond Visitor Center and the Homeplace.

Wildlife Viewing

Land Between the Lakes 800-LBL-7077 LBL offers wildlife viewing year-round but different species may be more viewable at certain times of the year. Since wild creatures are more active at dawn and dusk, these are the best times to watch wildlife. Native wildlife includes coyotes, deer, rabbit, squirrels, raccoons, American bison, elk, beaver and more. In winter watch for the bald eagles and the American White Pelicans. These gigantic pelicans can have a wingspan of over nine feet and weigh up to twenty pounds. In early spring the Osprey returns to build nests and hatch their young. Spring time blooms with color along with the wildlife, as the redbud trees and wildflowers pop out along the Trace. Migratory songbirds also return to LBL in the spring. Also, look for wild Turkeys along the Trace and new bison claves in the Elk and Bison Prairie. Look in late May the backwater streams at Energy Lake for beavers and their dams. June viewing includes hummingbirds (throughout the summer season) and newborn deer fawns. Did you know that deer fawns have no scent as a protection from predators who track by smell? Summer wildlife includes LBL’s wild herd of Fallow Deer, colorful wildflowers and butterflies. Fall viewing highlights include the Elk rut and the spectacular fall colors.

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