Off-Road Trails in Kentucky

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Learn more about Cedgap Trail
Cedgap Trail

Cedgap Trail

Cedgap Trail starts at Kentucky 32 and goes up the hill past the old Cedgap General Store, across the ridge, and dips over the hill to the right. Once off the gravel, you will experience…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about Child's Play
Child's Play

Child's Play

Child's play is one of the named trails in the park. This is a fun uphill rock garden under the canopy of the trees. With that being said, the sun doesn't hit the ground and…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
8 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Chloe's Ridge
Chloe's Ridge

Chloe's Ridge

This trail runs along the ridge top of the Cumberland Mountains. There are plenty of breathtaking views of the Cumberland Valley. The trail itself is a little bit rocky with some large but shallow mudholes.…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Cinderella Mine Trail
Cinderella Mine Trail

Cinderella Mine Trail

This trail is moderately rough and rocky, it travels through the old strip-mined areas of Martin and Pike counties and leads to the closed Cinderella mine. This is a scenic trail that has some old…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
8 Difficult
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Clear Creek
Clear Creek

Clear Creek

Clear Creek is a scenic out-and-back trail that follows a rocky creek bed. It is somewhat stock vehicle-friendly with correct line choices, but there are some slick rock ledges and harder lines if you want…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Clifton Ridge Road
Clifton Ridge Road

Clifton Ridge Road

Part of the Daniel Boone Backcountry Highway, this trail is a moderately tough trek through a valley carved by Clifton Creek. Starting at the north end, the trail starts almost immediately after the paved road…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Clover Bottom Creek Road
Clover Bottom Creek Road

Clover Bottom Creek Road

There are lots to see on this trail. It is a fairly well-maintained gravel road. It does have 2 water crossings, one that is fairly shallow and one that can be over a foot deep.…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Cold Iron Fork Road
Cold Iron Fork Road

Cold Iron Fork Road

This is an easy trail with a couple moderate sections. Not recommended when conditions are wet, as it can become very slick and rutted. The trail has lots of character with wild roses and plenty…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Colson Hollow Road - FS 169
Colson Hollow Road - FS 169

Colson Hollow Road - FS 169

Colson Hollow Road FS 169 is a gravel forestry road through the southwest corner of the southern Kentucky section, Kentucky Lake side, of the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. It features an easy,…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Cow Path
Cow Path

Cow Path

This is a rugged ridge trail that passes through some pasture land. There are some scenic views along the way and an abundance of cow patties. If you are riding this trail, close the barbed…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Winter
Learn more about Cowen Creek
Cowen Creek

Cowen Creek

Cowen Creek is a very beautiful trail. It follows a creek bed with rocks and mud holes to navigate. There are two waterfalls to climb. This trail requires high clearance.
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Curd Garden (FSR 193)
Curd Garden (FSR 193)

Curd Garden (FSR 193)

This is a scenic and well-maintained Forest Service road that is also a part of the Kentucky Adventure Trail Main 2 Route. This road leads south of the Laurel Lake area and into some of…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Curry Road - FS 311
Curry Road - FS 311

Curry Road - FS 311

Curry Road FS 311 is a dirt forest service road through the inland center portion of the Kentucky section, of the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. The road begins on the ridge tops…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about D to 5 Road
D to 5 Road

D to 5 Road

The Turkey Bay D to 5 Road is a generally maintained primary dirt road connecting point to point from the D intersection to 5 intersection inside the Turkey Bay OHV area, within the Land Between…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about D to E Road
D to E Road

D to E Road

The Turkey Bay E to D Road is a generally maintained primary gravel/dirt road connecting point to point from the E intersection to the D intersection inside the Turkey Bay OHV area, within the Land…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Daughtry to Sheltowee Trace
Daughtry to Sheltowee Trace

Daughtry to Sheltowee Trace

Daughtry ln starts out as a nice gravel road for about 2 miles. There's a couple creek crossings which one can get deep and fast moving. Once you've crossed the creek you'll go through a…
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Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Davenport Bay FSR 127B
Davenport Bay FSR 127B

Davenport Bay FSR 127B

The Davenport Bay FSR 127B is a degrading old back top road that leads to the water's edge in Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area. The road at one point must have been a…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about DBNF 4005
DBNF 4005

DBNF 4005

4005 is a mostly well-maintained Forest Service road, with large gravel for around three quarters of the road. Past that is a less-maintained but in good condition dirt trail. Access to 4005A is at the…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about Decoy-Magoffin Loop
Decoy-Magoffin Loop

Decoy-Magoffin Loop

As with many trails in the under-development system that will become Eastern Kentucky's expansive off-road trail offerings, this route is a DIY adventure created by locals that know these mountains like the backs of their…
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Total Miles
28.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Deerlick Trail
Deerlick Trail

Deerlick Trail

Deerlick Trail is a mixture of clay, mud, rock, and tree roots that runs around the end of the Greenbrier branch of Yatesville Lake. This trail connects Mud Holler to Deerlick Road through a series…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
8 Difficult
Best Time
Fall
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