A cyclist riding a mountain bike along a forested path, smiling as he enjoys the outdoors. The background features trees and a body of water, suggesting a scenic trail. Laural Lake To Cumberland Falls (sheltowee Trace) mountain bike trail.
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Level: Expert
Length: 14 mi (22.5 km)
Surface: Singletrack
Configuration: Other
Elevation: -
Total: 7 riders
 

Mountain Biking Laural Lake To Cumberland Falls (sheltowee Trace)

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#65 of 108 mountain bike trails in Kentucky
#9,251 in the world

A cautionary tale. This trail is tough. The first two or three miles is a nice ride around the top of a ridge. After that you drop down a fun, technical down hill to Larual river. That is where the "fun" gets stared. You will have to pack your bike over some large boulders, unless you have some nice trials riding skills. from there you push your bike around the side of a hill through some more rocks and around downed trees. The trail stays about the same the rest of the way. Out of the 14 miles I think we were able to peddle maybe 4 miles of it. The rest we were pushing or packing. It is designed as a hiking tail and it shows. On the up side there is some beautiful scenery. Every where I looked I wanted to get off the trail and explore for a while. The Cumberland river runs down the right side of the trail with a large cliff line on the left. The trail runs past three very pretty waterfalls on the way to Cumberland falls. However I have no plans on hauling my bike down that trail again. Hike it, don't bike it.

First added by guyinhead on Nov 11, 2010. Last updated Apr 28, 2020. → add an update
Before you go
  • Drinking water: unknown
  • Lift service: unknown
  • Night riding: yes
  • Pump track: unknown
  • Restrooms: unknown
  • Fat bike grooming: unknown
  • E-bikes allowed: unknown
  • Fee required: unknown
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Getting there
From I75 get off exit 38 and go west on 192 toward Laural Lake. Follow signs to Laural Lake Dam. The trail starts on the far side of dam, you should be able to see it on your right after crossing the dam.


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