2023 Circuit Trails
*NOTE – This location has only 1 Ride Hermes Trail on the 2023 Circuit
See the FAQ page for an explanation of the Trail Ratings
Parking
Go to the McDougal Lake entrance on Stiles Ford Rd. At the boat put-in follow the gravel road to your left and you will see a kiosk and parking for the trailhead.
Trails Access
Use the grass trail to cross by the lake and over the damn then access the trails to the left. Go left again once you reach the first split in the Big Woods trail.
See map for suggested route to complete the segment @ 4 miles from car total.
Crowds
Low
Power
No power at the gravel lake parking lots.
ARRIVE WITH A FULL BATTERY
1) There’s a Taco Bell 5 minutes away that has power sockets in the corners of the dining area.
Directions
2) In the center of Hodgensville, 4 miles away, there’s a turn-about with a statue of Lincoln in the center.
The lamp posts have power sockets there.
Directions
3) Also in Hodgensville is Creekfront Park.
There’s a wooden stage for music shows near the playground that has open sockets.
Directions
Start Line
On the Big Woods trail going clockwise just after the Valley Trail intersection. (37°33’36.1″N 85°41’31.1″W)
Finish Line
On the Big Woods trail going clockwise just before the Lakeside Loop intersection.