Tucked into the heart of the Daniel Boone National Forest, London, Kentucky invites you to step away from the everyday and duck into the wild beauty of the Appalachian foothills. Get ready to feel the adventure as soon as your boots hit the trail and your tires grip the earth.

Mountain Biking

Weave through sun-flecked forest on the Laurel Lake Trail, a 10-kilometre single-track that winds along ridges and dips toward the shoreline. Pines sway overhead, the lake flashes through the trees, and each turn delivers another rush of mountain-biking bliss. Nearby at Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park, The Broken Spoke offers a 9-kilometre loop built for both bikers and hikers. As you carve through rolling terrain and shaded woods, the trail feels like your own personal ribbon of adventure.

Hiking & Backpacking

Just minutes from London, the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail opens the door to some of Kentucky’s most stunning landscapes. Step onto the path and trade the pavement for cool forest air. See sandstone cliffs rising like ancient guardians, and streams rushing over smooth rock. Follow the trail toward Van Hook Falls where water spills in a graceful curtain into a rocky gorge.

Whether you’re seeking a gentle morning hike or a multi-day escape deep into the backcountry, the trails around London, Kentucky lets you shape your own journey.

If you’re ready to slow down, breathe deeper, and rediscover the thrill of the outdoors, this Appalachian haven is waiting.