Walking Distances & Access

Choose a starting point and turn around wherever the distance suits your outing. The following one-way distances are published by Warrick Trails.

From the East Side Trail Parking Lot
Destination One Way Out & Back
Lynnville Coal Museum 0.8 mile About 1.6 miles
Lynnville Park 1.25 miles About 2.5 miles
Tecumseh High School end 2.1 miles About 4.2 miles
From the West Tecumseh High School Parking Lot
Destination One Way Out & Back
Lynnville Park 0.8 mile About 1.6 miles
Lynnville Coal Museum 1.5 miles About 3 miles
East Side Trail Parking Lot 2.1 miles About 4.2 miles

Out-and-back distances are calculated by doubling the published one-way distances. Figures are approximate and may vary with your exact starting and turnaround points. Check signs and parking restrictions on arrival.

Hiking & Nature Walking

For a documented walking route connected to Lynnville Park, use the paved Lynnville Trail. It provides options for a short stroll or a longer out-and-back walk.

The park also has wooded land around its lakes, but the official park information reviewed for this guide does not identify marked natural-surface hiking trails, trailhead locations, or woodland trail mileage.

Looking for a dirt or woodland hike? Ask the park office whether designated hiking paths are open and request a current map. Do not assume that shoreline tracks, service roads, or nearby off-road routes are public hiking trails.

Wildlife Watching

The town lists deer, wild turkey, ducks, geese, beavers, and songbirds around the park's lakes and wooded areas. Watch wildlife from a distance and keep pets leashed within the park.

Walking Courtesy

  • Share the paved route with runners and cyclists.
  • Keep right and announce yourself before passing.
  • Stay alert at road crossings and driveways.
  • Carry drinking water and check the weather.
  • Follow posted signs and leave no litter.

More to Do at Lynnville Park

Fishing & Boating

The town lists a 275-acre main lake stocked with largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish. Facilities include a concrete boat ramp, an accessible fishing pier, and a boat dock.

The entire lake is no-wake, with trolling speed only. Swimming is prohibited. Check current fishing-license requirements, harvest limits, and park fishing charges before visiting.

Camping

The town lists full-hookup campsites, water-and-electric sites, and primitive camping. Contact the park for reservations, current rates, site availability, and seasonal services.

Kayaking

Kayak rentals are listed by the town. Renters must be at least 16 years old. Confirm rental availability and current requirements with the office.

Park History

Lynnville Park was established in 1964 when Peabody Coal Company deeded 1,100 acres of former strip-mined land and lakes to the Town of Lynnville for recreation and a water supply.

The town no longer draws water from the main lake, but the area continues to serve as a recreation destination. The paved Lynnville Trail connects the park with other community destinations.