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2 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

A Nice scenic road, the best and only route through LBL that connects with all the camp grounds and attractions. I will say that this isn't a twisty road, so those seeking tight corners and steep lean angles may find it a bit tame. It is wide and flowy with good visibility and lots of sweeping corners that become much more fun at 70 MPH. However, beware of speeding because of the heavy seasonal traffic and presence of park rangers, as well as wildlife and other legitimate hazards.

I plan on bringing a dual sport next time because LBL has lots of OHV trails.

6 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

I completely agree with the original review of this ride. The road is clean and curvy with beautiful scenery. At the top of the Trace is Mrs. Patti's Restaurant in Grand Rivers, KY which is an incredible place to stop for dinner. The specialty of the house is pork chops like you've never eaten before in life. The restaurants has won many awards including national food magazine awards. We try to make this trip from Dickson, TN as often as possible.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

I have rode this ride many times and love it. Very scenic, good asphalt, and has the right amount of curves and passing zones. Which leads to my only negative; it's a boring ride if you get stuck behind a slow moving vehicle and horse trailers. But there are safe passing opportunities.

5 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

I live in this area and ride this route throughout the year. It makes for a great scenic trip from Kentucky Dam on the North end to Dover Tn at the South end. There are lots of things to see in Land Between The Lakes area and Dover is a pretty cool town as well. If you ride this route be sure and visit the Civil War Memorial at Fort Donelson in Dover.

664 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Delightful sweeping forested ride. Sorry, they don't let motorcycles ride through the buffalo area. Stops along the way can put you in camping areas along the lakes. The dam is impressive at the northern end. One weekend a year, they let only motorcycles ride this. That would be cool, but we're not "group" people, so we enjoyed the solitude of driving it alone.

197 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

A great ride through nature. Fairly flat, mostly meadows or pine forests. Some of the cross roads are worth a foray over to either lake shore. There is a bison preserve near the southern end, but motorcycles are NOT allowed!. You might be lucky and see them if they roam out by the fence along the main higway. Stop by either Barkely or Kentucky Dam for a tour (free). The rating I gave is more for the scenery and the peaceful quiet ride, than for twisties or sweepers or anything challenging.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

My wife and I took this ride and it is a great run,just be sure to gas up,this is not a great long trip but as was said when you hit the trace there are no amenities

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

I have ridden the trace many times. While on the trace you are about half way between Kentucky and Barkley lakes. If you take some of the side roads it will lead to some old ferry locations as well as many beautiful lakeshore scenes. East will take you to Barkley lake and west will take you to Kentucky lake. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for nesting eagles as well as many other wildlife. If you exit at hwy 68/80 it is only about a 8-10 mile trip either way to the State Lodge Resort Parks. The lodges are a great place to stay with great food. You really need to make a weekend of this ride to really see it all. Great Trip!!

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

this is a great ride, to add a bit of longer to it hit up HWY 24 for about 11 miles. from there youll get to Husband road. if you make a left youll head to Four Rivers HD and Show me's. if you make a right youll run into Drifters a great stop for breakfast. They both have freindly staff no matter what type of bike. A nice stop on the Trace is Grand Rivers. if you make it to Four Rivers say hi to Jerry Ivy. James

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Took The Trace last Saturday and it was the first weekend in weeks whereas no storms were hitting, meaning the ride was fairly smooth with dry roads. My only issue was that seven years after "bikesand beards" posted their review, the wear and tear from these last few years are showing. Decent route but plenty of rips and potholes closer to the southern portion of the ride. Due to my career, I was looking forward to a more adventurous ride since there were moments of straight a ways that felt like it took forever to pass. Mind the bypass since cars regularly take it, I hate slowing down and took me by surprise since it's a national park and didn't expect a highway. Beautiful route all the way through.

Also if you conceal carry, make sure you pay attention to the signs at the welcome centers.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

The Trace in Land Between The Lakes is a great road for riding, viewing wildlife, and the area attractions. There is camping available throughout the park and hotels, cabins and vacation rentals available just outside the park. This is one of our favorite day rides.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Great road, with several areas for stops. Watch for wildlife. Note; NO restaurants or gas.

4 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

This was a great ride, with plenty of pretty scenery. There was very little traffic. The roads were in good shape. It is well worth your time to ride it if you're in the area.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

This is the first route i've ever ridden (i've only been riding for about a week now). and i loved every minute of it. very light traffic and you get to see some really nice scenery too. Though I wish I would've checked the weather first, it rained quite a bit as soon as i got started. Overall i'd say it's a nice ride.

82 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Nice little stretch of road. Went through here after riding the Natchez trace north. Wish I had been able to pull over and explore more.

8 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Mando and I enjoyed our time on the Trace. It was the first leg of our scenic tour that connected us with the Tennessee River Scenic Highway (Tn 13).

2 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Peaceful and very picturesque. Highly recommended on a warm, sunny day. Lots of good camping and places to stop and enjoy the scenery.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Beautiful ride, lots of scenery, food, and friendly people. The homeplace is a must stop for a quiet stroll. The people that work there love to share stories and talk about their work.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

excellent ride for me as a beginner very laid back.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Rode this yesterday starting from the northern end. Good scenery, check out the eastern end along HWY 80/68 There's a great bridge and another state park; lake barkley. Otherwise, there are no amenities, I started at the northern end and filled up and had lunch at the end. Good ride.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

road the trace yesterday, and loved it!

47 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Nice scenery and a laid back ride.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Road from Dover up to Peducha. I loved the ride while on The Trace. Seemed like I put 100 miles on in a minutes. Smooth road with few buildings and very little traffic.

72 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

If you like nature you will like this ride. It might not be the greatest but it's a nice ride for the day.

5 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Standard

Rode with a friend from Paris, and circled back down the west side of the LBL back to Dover. We took our time for most of the ride, ate Lunch and got back before the end of the day. I was camping at Piney campground at the time. can't rate the route based on the ticket I got from THP on the circle back. that was no fun.

166 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Don't skip the battlefield at the north end.