Page 37 - DreamScapes Magazine | Winter/Spring 2026

EXPLORE THE WILD SIDE
of
LONDON,
KENTUCKY
BY JESSICA GEDGE AND DREAMSCAPES STAFF
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 let 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.
TRAVEL PLANNER
See visitlondonky.com
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