These are designated as multi-purpose trails, open for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking unless otherwise posted. No motorized uses are allowed. The trails generally follow old logging roads along narrow ridge tops through the park. Most of the trails end at the tips of these ridges which form peninsulas into Dale Hollow Lake, requiring a return trip on the same trail. In the protected forestlands of Dale Hollow Lake Resort Park, wildlife become accustomed to people.
Roadsides fill with deer from the largest whitetail herd in Kentucky.
You will seldom have such a choice of horse-riding trails. There is no riding concession inside the park. There is no extra charge for horse campsites. Mountain Biking Dale Hollow Lake Resort's 3,400 acres give plenty of room for approved mountain bike trails. Bring your own bikes.