Pistol Creek

Total Miles
18.8

Elevation

401.76 ft

Duration

4 Hours

Technical Rating

5

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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Pistol Creek
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Trail Overview

This is a great, 19-mile loop that takes you through a rocky creek beds and some fun obstacles. It is a scenic drive overlooking the Kentucky River.

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Pistol Creek
Pistol Creek

Difficulty

Some of the rocks in the creek bed are large, and there are a few deeper mud puddles on the dirt section.

Technical Rating

5

Status Reports

Tim Bickert
Dec 07, 2024
4x4
Open
Snow/Ice
open on the western section of the loop. we did not do the entire trail.
Justin Preher
Jun 22, 2024
2020 Jeep Gladiator
Obstructed
Downed Tree
Several large trees down in the creek that blocked the route.
Dave Harness
May 02, 2024
1997 Isuzu Trooper
Open
Trail was not wet, but not dry either. The two mud pits toward the very end (we went counterclockwise from Hwy 1209) were not nearly as bad as last year when we went.
David Fox Ii
Mar 23, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
First 1/3 of trail was wide open due to logging. Second half was amazing!!!

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