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  1. Burlington, KY has a great trail system begging to be shredded.
    England and Idlewild Trails - Mountain Biking

    The England-Idlewild park lies in Kentucky, and courts riders from Cincinnati, Louisville, Lexington, and the whole tri-state area. The trails offer 12 miles of superb singletrack for riders of all abilities.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    67.1 miles
    Duration
  2. More than an thousand feet of elevation gain makes for a great workout on this trail.
    Laurel Lake Trail - Mountain Biking

    The Laurel River Lake lies in the gorgeous Daniel Boone National forest in southern Kentucky. The trails in the area provide for some of the best, most-scenic rides in the state, perfect for any level rider.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    72.8 miles
    Duration
  3. Get out on the trail early in the morning to catch that golden hour light while you ride through the National Park!
    Big Hollow Trail - Mountain Biking

    The Big Hollow Trail lies within Kentucky’s Mammoth Caves National Park, making it a novelty—bikes are usually forbidden on trails in national parks.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    107.9 miles
    Duration
  4. The Great Onyx Cave walls show erosion marks from water movement within the limestone passage.
    Big Limestone Loop - Mountain Biking

    The Big Limestone Loop lies in the scenic Daniel Boone National Forest in southern Kentucky. It’s part of the rugged 292-mile-long Sheltowee trail, that runs north/south along narrow ridges and dips into lush gorges surrounded by towering cliffs.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    51.0 miles
    Duration
  5. The Canal Loop Trail in southwestern Kentucky’s Land Between Two Lakes is fantastic, scenic riding in an idyllic setting.
    Canal Loop Trail - Mountain Biking

    Riding along the water, swooping around the curves, all the while shaded by lush oak and hickory forest, in an area called “The Land Between Two Lakes,” it sounds like something out of a fantasy movie.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    217.9 miles
    Duration
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