McDougal Lake
1872 Stiles Ford Rd.
Hodgenville, KY 42748
Outdoor Activities:
Fishing, kayaking allowed, no motorboats.
Camping: Primitive Camping allowed (permit required).
Hiking and biking paths designed for varying skills and abilities.
Trails: Big Woods (4 Miles), Valley Trail (.5 Miles), Lakeside Loop (5.25 Miles), Slab Ford Run (.25 Miles), Tadpole Trail (0.25 Miles), Lincoln Prairie Trail, Horizon Loop Spur, and Beaver Loop
Note: Many trails connect to the Big Woods Trail, allowing for an extended experience.
*NEW*
Pearman Pass now connects to McDougal Lake (3.25 miles from Trailhead Kiosk to Trailhead Kiosk).
https://www.knobcreekconservancy.org/mcdougal-lake-trail-system
LaRue County Environmental Education Center at Pearman Forest
635 Leafdale Rd.
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-9903
80 acres of Old-Growth Forest on a 217 acre nature preserve.
Outdoor Activities:
Hiking
Trails at Pearman Forest:
Anna Belle’s Trail (0.7 Miles), West Primitive Trail (0.4 Miles), and East Primitive Trail (0.6 Miles)
*NEW*
Pearman Pass now connects to McDougal Lake (3.25 miles from Trailhead Kiosk to Trailhead Kiosk).
Knob Creek Conservancy
Hodgenville, KY 42748
Detailed maps and more information about outdoor area attractions available on the website:
City of Hodgenville Creekfront Park
250 Tonieville Rd.
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-3832
Outdoor Activities:
Hiking, Walking, Running, Biking, Fishing, Playground, Pickle Ball, Basketball
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Park
2995 Lincoln Farm Rd.
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-3137
Monday-Sunday: 9 am – 5 pm
Big Sink Trail
2995 Lincoln Farm Rd
Hodgenville, Ky
(Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Picnic Area)
1.36 Miles
Outdoor Activities:
Hiking
Boundary Oak Trail
2995 Lincoln Farm Rd.
Hodgenville, Ky 42748
(Abraham Lincoln Birthplace)
0.3 Miles
Outdoor Activities:
Hiking
https://www.nps.gov/abli/planyourvisit/boundary-oak-trail.htm
Abraham Lincoln’s Boyhood Home at Knob Creek
7120 Bardstown Rd.
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(502) 549-3741
Visitor Center CLOSED from November-April
Grounds Open Daily: 10 am – 4 pm
Overlook Trail at Knob Creek
7120 Bardstown Rd.
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(Lincoln Boyhood Home at Knob Creek)
1.5 Miles
Outdoor Activities:
Hiking
https://www.nps.gov/abli/planyourvisit/overlook-trail-at-knob-creek.htm
Salem Lake
Highway 2217
White City, KY 42748
Outdoor Activities:
Fishing and Primitive Camping (permit required).
https://app.fw.ky.gov/fisheries/accesssitedetail.aspx?asid=292
LaRue County Golf Club
1175 Greensburg Rd.
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 358-9727
https://www.facebook.com/people/Larue-County-Golf-Course/100063584711575/?sk=about
McDougal and Salem Lake Camping
https://cityofhodgenvilleky.com/code-enforcement/ola/services/mcdougal-salem-lake-camping-permit
Annie’s Art Farm
446 Strange Rd.
Hodgenville, KY 42748
(270) 300-5693
Monday-Saturday: 8 am – 6 pm
Sunday: 1 am – 5 pm
Rolling Fork Wildlife Management Area
3300-4568 Stiles Rd.
New Haven, KY 40051
(502) 477-9024
https://app.fw.ky.gov/Public_Lands_Search/detail.aspx?Kdfwr_id=9219