Canal Loop @ LBL - Member Hike

Hike Name:	Canal Loop @ LBL
Country:	United States
State:	Kentucky
Nearby Town:	Grand Rivers
Rating:
Directions:	Grand Rivers KY exit off of I-24. 7 miles from interstate. Land Between the Lakes
Total Hike Distance:	12.00 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Moderate to Difficult
Permit Required:	Yes
Hike Type:	Roundtrip, Loop Hike
Hike Starts/Ends:	North Visitors Center
Trails Used:	Backpacking, mountain bikes
Backcountry Campsites:	Yes
Backcountry Water Sources:	Streams, Lakes
Management:	Other
Contact Information:	Land Between the Lakes Golden Pond, KY
Best Season:	Spring, Fall
Users:	Hikers, Bikers, Dogs
Road Conditions:	Primary Paved Roads
Hike Summary:	Several options of hiking from 1.5 miles to 12 miles due to connector trails. The trail follows Kentucky Lake around canal to Lake Barkley then back to North Welcome Center. Backpacking camp permit is required. Camping is allowed anywhere 50 feet from trail or 200 feet from Trace or cementaries. Alot of great views of the lakes with ups and downs of the hills. KY Lake side is difficult and Lake Barkley side is moderate. Several hikers and bikers use the trail.