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2,441 ft
Distance
159 ft
Climb
-161 ft
Descent
00:06:14
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
425 ft
Altitude min
542 ft
Altitude max
542 ft
Altitude start
540 ft
Altitude end
-0.065%
Grade
-40.076%
Grade max
37.111%
Grade min
1,216 ft
Distance climb
1,170 ft
Distance down
55 ft
Distance flat
00:06:14
Avg time
James Nickell Loop Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaLand Between the Lakes
Golden Pond, Kentucky -
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerUSFS
This trail is 0.48 miles in length and leads hikers to a scenic overlook of Kentucky Lake. The trail follows the ridge top along the edge of Kentucky Lake and then dips back into the bottoms. This trail is accessible via the connector trail from Brown Spring Loop.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 3 miles avg distance
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- 2 rides
- Last: May 9, 2026
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(36.942921, -88.189756)
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Nearby Trails
- Connector 722 ft
- Connector 1,778 ft
- Brown Spring Loop 2,280 ft
- Bohanon Loop 4,245 ft
- Connector 1 mile
Land Between the Lakes
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Frequently Asked Questions About James Nickell Loop
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Where is James Nickell Loop located?
James Nickell Loop is located in Land Between the Lakes, Golden Pond, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the Land Between the Lakes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.94292, -88.18976.
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How hard is James Nickell Loop?
James Nickell Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.065%.
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What is the elevation gain for James Nickell Loop?
James Nickell Loop has 49 m of elevation gain. The trail has 49 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 130 m to 165 m.
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Is James Nickell Loop a point to point trail?
James Nickell Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
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