The Fort Henry Trail System links nine hiking-and-biking trails across roughly 27 miles in southern Land Between the Lakes. The routes follow country tied to Ulysses S. Grant’s movement from Fort Henry toward Fort Donelson and offer some of LBL’s quieter woods.
System: nine connected trails
Total opportunity: about 27 miles
Use: hiking and biking
Current issue: several segments remain officially closed
The Forest Service currently lists Pickett Loop, Connector 1 from Boswell Landing and Connector 2 from the Fort Henry trailhead as closed because of tornado damage and timber operations. The trailhead may remain available while individual connections do not. Build the route from the current map, not an older blog description.
This system fits travelers based near Piney, the Homeplace or Dover who want solitude and route flexibility. It is not a single signed loop, so navigation matters more than on Hematite or Honker.
Check current Fort Henry closures and open the official map.
