We then turned off on 312 which was a 1 to 1.5 based on the trail rating guide.
We stopped off at the Woodlands Nature Station with the kids and then connected to 134 which is a paved road and follows the Lake Barkley side of LBL south.
Next we stopped off at Energy Lake Campground to scout out some camping sites for future stays. (The wife is requiring somewhere with showers as mandatory at this point...working up to backwoods camping) Then as we continued south on 134 there are several 2 to 2.5 roads based on the trail rating guide, that lead down to the lake.
We opted to explore 157. This was high on the 2.5 rating as there were significant ruts and loose rocks that led to me switching to low range for ease of travel. When we reached the lake we found an old homeplace with a basement and retaining wall that led down to the water.
We spent some time there on the water's edge, skipping rocks and enjoying the view. On the way back out of 157, there was an unmarked trail that dog-legged off to the left. This trail was potentially a 3 without rocks being present. This appeared to be an old logging trail with significant brush buildup in places and some serious ruts...(when I found them I turned around as I'm not quite equipped for that yet). I have a video that I'll post up soon as well.
We ended with a cruise around the Elk and Bison prairie. All in all, it was a great trip. Kids and the wife approved and we hope to get out and do this again very soon.
Well written trail ride thread!
