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started at golden pond and rode almost to cadiz Kentucky about 3 miles short had to turn around at 41 miles because of battery level really nice ride no dogs and met a few e-bike riders on the way they was really nice and informative.. the woods was clear and easy ride on my hunter pro E-bike.. there are stores along the way for you to stop when you get to lake barkley bridge you follow it down and under 69/80 and come up on other side snd its asphalt from there to cadiz which is about 16 miles easy ride.. when you see trigg county water tower on your right it about 11 miles from there u can go… have fun if you ride it its relaxing and NO DOGS.. total miles you can go from ky lake bridges to cadiz Kentucky is over 35 mile bike ride…
We parked at the Jane Beshear trailhead. The trail surface is good condition asphalt. We rode about 4 miles south of the trailhead. There was a lot of garbage in the drainage ditch along the trail. On the way back to Royalton we were chased by dogs about one mile south of the trail head. We pedaled about 3 miles north of Royalton. We were chased by dogs again. This is not a safe trail.
Pretty disappointed in this trail. Really not a rail trail with sharp turns and step ups and downs. Best for mountain bikes with knobby tires. Even walking on it will wear down sneakers quickly. Would love to see them pave this trail!
I rode this trail today starting at Jane Beshear TH in Royalton south to Tip Top Tunnel and then back up to Hagerhill and returned to Jane Beshear. The trail to Tip Top was in pretty good shape but the scenery was saddening at time with peoples living conditions. The last couple tenths of a mile to Tip Top Tunnel was some rough gravel but walkable at a minimum and rideable if you are so inclined. North of Jane Beshears to scenery is wonderful especially north of Gun Creek Tunnel. Just south of Swamp Branch TH I startled a group of horses in their enclosure and a big white pyrenes guard dog got up and stared at me. He figured I wasn't a threat, so he just watched me ride by without incident. I did get have several encounters with dogs south of Jane Beshears TH but only one chased me and I was able to ride away from him. I think he was just chasing me off "his" section of the trail as he stopped chasing me when he reached the end of his property. The north end of the trail stopped at Big Sandy Heating and Cooling a little bit before the endpoint shown on the map.
My wife and I rode the Floyd’s Fork section today. The weather was beautiful and the trail was pretty and fun! Some parts are in the trees and bushes and you feel like you’ve gotten away from the world. The trail itself is well maintained. We came across many people who were walking, jogging and biking. If you are a biker and moving a little too fast, you will need to be careful on the bends so you don’t get in a “tight spot” with other people! we truly enjoyed riding on this section of the loop.
We did this trail the first night of the Bourbon Burn. Nice trail. Continue past the YMCA and you will find a nice brew pub West 6th Brewing.
Well maintained and scenic trail. Loved the painted mileage markers and the school bus. Stopped at the Dairy Bar on the trail for lunch and hung out in the nice trailside gazebos.
I chose to ride from Swamp Branch to Tip Top Tunnel after reading reviews of not so friendly dogs and less than scenic views at the beginning. I also didnt really want to ride 50 miles. Saw a large flock of turkeys and some deer. I did have a few dogs, but only one chased me until I yelled at him. The path was smooth, with the exception of the sections with lots of walnuts.
I only saw a bathroom at the Jane Beshear trailhead. Clean, but no TP.
Ate a 2nd lunch at the farm at Swamp Branch. Very friendly staff and good food. I said the chicken salad on homemade bread sounded good, but I needed to use their restroom first. I came up to order and she had it ready for me already.
I wish there were more historical markers as I enjoy learning about the history of th area.
There was some trash on the sides of the train, including a broken beer bottle. Someone cleaned the glass up as it wasn't there on my return trip.
The signs posted for distance from Jane Beshear to Tip Top are both incorrect.
On 9/16/25 I was chased twice by a dog at first or second house west of Swamp Branch TH. Fortunately I was able to pedal faster than dog could run. Dangerous for children.
I rode the trail out and back from Jenny’s Creek trail head to the dead end at Tip Top Tunnel. Pavement is perfect! Mostly tree canopy! Lots of small road crossing but very little traffic. The huge metal single file guard rails were strange and completely annoying. Strange that there so many - at bridges, road crossings, and even in flat straight sections. Annoying because they were only slightly wider than a road bike bars and you had to slow down and ease through. The facilities were completely toxic - awful. Not cleaned in years. Only 1 water fountain. Please do better.
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