North/South Trail (Land Between the Lakes)
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, Kentucky
- Distance
- 95 km
- Elev. gain
- 1,746 m
- Start
- North/South Trail Head (North, West) at Land Between The Lakes
- Finish
- South Welcome Station at Land Between The Lakes
A simplified drawing of the real route — the distance above is the published figure, not the length of this line.
0 km108–197 m above sea level88.9 km
Ground elevation sampled along the mapped route.
About this distance
Far uses Land Between the Lakes' current published 59-mile (95.0 km) end-to-end distance. The mapped route measures 91.2 km (56.7 mi), about 4% shorter; current detours and route maintenance can affect the walked line.
Common questions
- How long is the North/South Trail (Land Between the Lakes)?
- The North/South Trail (Land Between the Lakes) is 95 km (59 miles).
- How much elevation gain does the North/South Trail (Land Between the Lakes) have?
- The North/South Trail (Land Between the Lakes) has about 1,746 m (5,728 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
- Where does the North/South Trail (Land Between the Lakes) start and finish?
- The North/South Trail (Land Between the Lakes) runs between North/South Trail Head (North, West) at Land Between The Lakes and South Welcome Station at Land Between The Lakes.
- Why do other sources list a different distance for the North/South Trail (Land Between the Lakes)?
- Far uses Land Between the Lakes' current published 59-mile (95.0 km) end-to-end distance. The mapped route measures 91.2 km (56.7 mi), about 4% shorter; current detours and route maintenance can affect the walked line.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap91.2 km · 1,746 m gain
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Reviewed by a Far curator on August 11, 2026. Trail conditions, permits, and hazards change — verify before you go.