Dawson Springs (Trail Town)

The state’s first certified Trail Town offers a host of outdoor adventures in the heart of Western Kentucky. Enjoy outdoor adventure year round at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park, the Tradewater River, and Lake Beshear. Stretch your legs by hiking the Pennyrile Nature Trail or the trail systems at Jones-Keeney Wildlife Management Area. Bike the mountain bike system at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park or show off your speed on the road at the Pennyrile Area Cyclist PAC Challenge Routes. Hit the water in a canoe or kayak at the Tradewater River to test out their Class I rapids, or take it easy on a more flat waterway at Lake Beshear. Finish the adventure by camping out under the stars at the Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park. 

PUBLIC LANDS

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
Pennyrile State Forest
Tradewater River
Lake Beshear

HIKE

Pennyrile Nature Trail
Jones-Keeney Trail System

BIKE
Pennyrile Forest Mountain Bike System (Mountain)
Pennyrile Area Cyclists
PAC Challenge Routes (Road)

PADDLE

Tradewater River (Class I)
Lake Beshear (Flat)

RIDE

Pennyrile Forest Equine Trail System
West Kentucky ATV Recreation Area

CAMP
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

OUTFITTERS

Tradewater Canoes & Kayaks

CAN'T MISS

Tradewater Pirates Baseball
Dawson Springs Museum & Art Center
Ms. Becky’s Place
Trail Town Spirits
Mule Days, May