The Trace (Through the Land Between the Lakes)

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State: Kentucky
Date Submitted: December 1, 2007
Submitted by: Tommy
Motorcycle Road Length: 49 Miles

Written Directions

The Trace begins in Dover, TN on hwy. 79. From there, look for the signs for LBL (Land between the Lakes). If you follow those signs, they will direct you to take a road running to the north called "The Trace." Simply take this road north all the way up to the end in Grand Rivers, KY.

Scenery

Starting at the southern end of beautiful Land Between the Lakes, this ride offers lot's of scenery and places to stop including a bison range, 1850's settlement, lake views and more. Overall the ride offers equal parts of views of wooded stretches and open scenery vistas.

Road Quality

The road through the trace is a 2 lane, blacktop with nice curves and gently rolling hills. Overall it is a great motorcycle road to ride!

Fort Donaldson Civil War Battlefield

Roadside Amenities

At the start of the ride, there are some decent places to eat a quick lunch but during the ride, not many restrooms but plenty of places to stop and stretch your legs. Be sure to see Fort Donaldson Civil War battlefield in Dover before or after your ride and stop along the way to see the bison and ruins of the iron ore furnace during the ride. When you arrive there, be sure to look for Patty's a great place to eat lunch or dinner before your return ride! The address is 1801 Jh Obryan Ave, Grand Rivers, KY or you can just ask anyone there and they can tell you where they are located.

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Reviewed by Guest on April 24, 2011 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: James
motorcycle_year: 2010
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Touring
Comment: this is a great ride, to add a bit of longer to it hit up HWY 24 for about 11 miles. from there youll get to Husband road. if you make a left youll head to Four Rivers HD and Show me's. if you make a right youll run into Drifters a great stop for breakfast. They both have freindly staff no matter what type of bike. A nice stop on the Trace is Grand Rivers. if you make it to Four Rivers say hi to Jerry Ivy. James
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Reviewed by Guest on November 24, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Mike
motorcycle_year: 2008
motorcycle_make: Suzuki
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: I have ridden the trace many times. While on the trace you are about half way between Kentucky and Barkley lakes. If you take some of the side roads it will lead to some old ferry locations as well as many beautiful lakeshore scenes. East will take you to Barkley lake and west will take you to Kentucky lake. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for nesting eagles as well as many other wildlife. If you exit at hwy 68/80 it is only about a 8-10 mile trip either way to the State Lodge Resort Parks. The lodges are a great place to stay with great food. You really need to make a weekend of this ride to really see it all. Great Trip!!
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Reviewed by Guest on June 3, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Jason
motorcycle_year: 2001
motorcycle_make: Yamaha
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: Rode this yesterday starting from the northern end. Good scenery, check out the eastern end along HWY 80/68 There's a great bridge and another state park; lake barkley. Otherwise, there are no amenities, I started at the northern end and filled up and had lunch at the end. Good ride.
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Reviewed by Guest on February 27, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Ricky
motorcycle_year: 2003
motorcycle_make: Honda
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: My wife and I took this ride and it is a great run,just be sure to gas up,this is not a great long trip but as was said when you hit the trace there are no amenities
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Reviewed by Guest on July 2, 2008 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Sean
motorcycle_year: 2005
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: road the trace yesterday, and loved it!
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