Loop Around Barren River Lake

Good weather forecast for the ride. Next day, there’s rain coming. Still, the electric jacket liner and long-johns are worn. Heated grips got switched on too. Most of the roads in the route have been ridden previously.

My two previous rides didn’t produce any pictures; and so, I considered this ride would be similar. Wrong. Actually found a few places worth a stop and photo.

Once I start seeing the Barren River Lake, it’s clear the drought continues. Here’s a boat ramp not far from the dam.

Floating dock is setting on the lake bottom. There’s a truck parked there too!

Looking the other direction.

A view from the Barren River Lake Dam.

The lake water level isn’t even at the base of the dam.

At the end of the dam is an overlook with no one around. So, why walk when one can ride? The AT don’t care. 😆

A couple miles up KY-252, I see a historical marker and slow down for a quick read. It’s interesting and I quickly get off the road.

A little information about Settle and his rifles here. Interesting to read; but, not really surprised that the North had destroyed his business during the Civil War.

That’s it for this ride. Thanks for reading.