Outdoors & Recreation

McDougal Lake

1872 Stiles Ford Rd.
Hodgenville, KY 42748

IMPORTANT:
The trails will be closed November 14th-29th for Modern Gun Deer Season. This will also include the Pearman Pass Connector Trail.  While there is no hunting on the McDougal Lake Property, the closure is out of respect for the local hunters surrounding the trail system and for trail user safety. The lake will remain open for fishing.  If you use other local area trails, be sure to wear orange.

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).

Knob Creek Conservancy maps

Directions

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 maps

Directions