Fort Henry National Recreation Trail

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Kentucky · Trigg County

Fort Henry National Recreation Trail

Extended system of trails with history and lake scenery.

Rating

Length

26.0 mi

Difficulty

6

County

Trigg

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Canal Loop Trail LBL

Long loop with canal and shoreline views in western Kentucky.

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Hammond Creek Trail

Wooded route with creeks and rolling terrain.

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Fort Henry Trails

A series of ten interconnecting loop trails

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About This Trail

Spanning 26 miles across 10 interconnected trails in Land Between the Lakes, this system follows historic Civil War routes between Fort Henry and Fort Donelson. Oak-hickory ridges, native pine stands, and maple bottomlands provide solitude and some of the best wildlife viewing in the recreation area.

Location

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Coordinates: 36.7672, -88.0715

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Getting There

From Cadiz, take US-68 west to Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. Follow Road 232 to the Fort Henry Trailhead parking area in the southwestern section of the recreation area.

Nearby Trails

Canal Loop Trail LBL

Long loop with canal and shoreline views in western Kentucky.

Hammond Creek Trail

Wooded route with creeks and rolling terrain.

Fort Henry Trails

A series of ten interconnecting loop trails

North-South Trail (Tennessee Section)

The Tennessee section of the 65-mile hiking trail

Three-Mile Trail

Hiking trail along a ridge in Nathan Bedford Forrest State Historic Area

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