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Land Between The Lakes Gravel Loop

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Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area

Length

36.00 Miles

Elevation Range

2500

Terrain

Gravel Cycling

Features

Hills, Lake, Woods

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About This Route

This roller coaster route has it all - deep woods, lake views, challenging climbs, fast gravel and even a couple of prairies full of bison and elk. Located between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area is one of the country’s largest inland peninsulas and an amazing outdoor recreation playground, offering a variety of cycling opportunities, as well as hiking trails, camping, and water sports activities.

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