Kentucky
Land Between the Lakes Ride
About this riding route
Land Between the Lakes is a 170,000 acre peninsula between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, and Wranglers Campground on the north end is built specifically for horse camping, with well over 100 miles of trail leading out of it. The terrain is rolling oak and hickory with frequent lake views, and the trail network is dense enough that you can ride for days without repeating.
Out of Wranglers Campground into the LBL trail system, toward the Golden Pond center.
Highlights
What earns the trip
- More than 100 miles of horse trail out of a single campground
- Wranglers has stalls, hookups and an arena on site
- Water on both sides of the peninsula, so lake views are constant
- Elk and bison range in a fenced prairie section nearby
Stops
- 1
Wranglers Campground
Horse camp with stalls, hookups and direct trail access.
- 2
Golden Pond Visitor Center
The central hub of the recreation area.
When to go
Best time to go
April through June and September through November.
Planner estimate for the mapped line: 21 min
Before you go
Know before you go
- A trail use permit is required for horses at Land Between the Lakes.
- Negative Coggins documentation is checked at the campground.
- Deer and turkey seasons overlap prime riding weather. Check the hunt calendar and wear orange.
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