The Little-Known Beach In Kentucky You Can Only Reach By Hiking This 3-Mile Trail
By Sarah McCosham|Published December 15, 2021
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Sarah McCosham
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I write like it's my job - because it is! I have a Master's in English and love words: crossword puzzles, Scrabble games, Wordle, and, of course, good, old-fashioned books.
I'm a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState, and a contributing writer at Cincinnati Magazine. I love the Great Outdoors and am endlessly awestruck by this beautiful country of ours. Coffee keeps me going, yoga keeps me sane, my kids keep me grounded, and my writing keeps me inspired.
Kentucky’s many lakes are favorite destinations in our state for a wide array of year-round recreation. There’s swimming and boating in the summer, fishing all year long, and of course, they are perfectly picturesque any time of year — especially during the quiet and stillness of winter. One of our favorite hidden gem hikes is at Laurel River Lake in London, Kentucky. This stunning lake is very likely the clearest in the state, and the numerous beaches you’ll encounter along the Laurel River Lake Trail will feel like your very own private oases.
It's almost impossible to believe that, within the lush forested landscape of Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky, there exists a hidden beach that seems like something out of a fairy tale...
This jaw-dropping oasis of white sand shores and cobalt blue waters is Laurel River Lake, and it's located in the heart of one of Kentucky's most celebrated forested regions.
You'll traverse through relatively flat, well-marked forests. While absolutely beautiful, you will likely find yourself wondering if you're on the right trail, because the last thing you'd expect to find here is a hidden beach.
This lovely little oasis is Laurel River Lake, a stunning, 5,600-acre reservoir in southern Kentucky. It's a marvelous, manmade wonder, all quiet coves and cliff-lined shores, rocky outcrops and stunning cerulean waters. In fact, it's known as the deepest and cleanest lakes in Kentucky.
Hidden beaches abound around the lake, and since this trail generally low traffic (especially in the colder months), you will likely find a spot all to yourself... and your pup, as this trail is dog friendly!
Have you hiked the Laurel River Lake Trail before? Did you know about the beaches in this area? Learn more and plan your hiking adventure in Kentucky by visiting the Laurel River Lake Trail page on AllTrails.
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