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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 km108197 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

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.