Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Arjay, Kentucky

This is a gravel/dirt road uphill to a large open field with roads. The property includes open range horses and cattle, and there are lots of side trails to adventure onto. The trail can be…
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This trail intersects with 16 Creeks trail and runs out a long stretch of high ridges with some excellent views of the surrounding area. The east side of the trail goes to several cell/radio towers…
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Little Shepherd is an unpaved route from Harlan KY to Cumberland KY. This route rides across a mountain ridge giving you wonderful views of the surrounding areas. There are multiple pull-offs that function as overlooks…
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Trail 29 is a longer trail running from east and west near the far west side of the Black Mountain ORV Adventure Area. The trail ends on the west side at a private property which…
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The majority of this trail is flat (the flattest in the park) with some shallow water/mud holes with solid bottoms. The terrain is small gravel-like rock mixed with softball-sized rocks. This drive is very picturesque,…
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Trail 25 is an enjoyable drive. This dirt trail has very few rocks and little elevation. It is fairly wide and away from the very edge of the mountain. There are some large, shallow water…
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Get ready for an easy track filled with breathtaking views. This track can be run by any 4x4 vehicle, side by side, ATV, or motorcycle. The beginning of this track starts after a short drive…
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Gabe's Branch Road travels between Kentucky State Highway 221 and Kentucky Route 2008. This trail is a gravel and rock road that is somewhat maintained. There are a few small ruts, but they are easy…
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Trail 12 splits into two parts in the OHV area. It is divided by private land. For mapping purposes, this trail has been labeled "12a" and "12b". 12b is an easy drive and is a…
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The Sandlick Trail is an easy trail ride that navigates through thick Tennessee mountain laurel, crosses several small streams along the way, and has a beautiful waterfall called No Business. This trail is one of…
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Trail 12 splits into two parts in the OHV area. It is divided by private land. For mapping purposes, this trail has been labeled "12a" and "12b". 12a is an easy drive and is a…
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Trail 20 is a dirt trail and just under 2.5 miles long. It's a very scenic drive that weaves along the mountain's edge. There are some mild elevation changes and it's a great way to…
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This trail is just over 2 miles long and is a great opportunity to see the Black Mountain trails without getting too crazy. There are also a couple of small waterfalls to enjoy. The terrain…
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Trail 131A runs off of Kentucky State Highway 221 from Trail 131. It is made of rock and dirt. The rock road has a few minor ruts and washout spots. Several mudholes can be found…
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You can expect a nice easy cruise up the mountain. It is a fairly gradual grade increase with occasional sections of loose rocks along the way. During the fall it seemed as though the trail…
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Trail 131 runs off of Kentucky State Highway 221. It is made of rock and dirt. The rock road has a few minor ruts and washout spots. Several mudholes can be found along the trail.…
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This is a very scenic mountain road, mostly all gravel, but it still has some rocky inclines and loose dirt. Enjoy the best view in Harlan County from Pyramid Rock if you dare to climb…
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101 runs from the General Store / Parking Area to the south side of the park out to State Highway 510. This route would be a main trailhead to access many of the other park…
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Main Forest Road runs from the entrance to Chuck Swan State Forest until it meets Forks of River Road, which will take you to the very end of this route. It's relatively smooth in comparison…
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This trail connects the larger majority of the trails on the north side of the park map. The trail ran consecutively and is roughly 10 miles long and is a maintained rock surface. The trail…
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Trail 206 is a large area of oil and gas lines, with many twists and turns and active and old pump stations to look at while driving along these trails. This area of the trail…
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Trail 109 is easy and maintained and has gravel, rock, and dirt surfaces. There are some mud holes, but they are not deep. There are a few small ledges, and the width is plenty wide…
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102 is just across from the General Store / Office and goes along the kudzu (Pueraria Montana)- covered hillside. As you ascend the hillside, you can overlook the General Store / Office, Stage, and Parking…
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Trail 104 runs along the base of the hillside trails of Clover Fork and comes from either Trail 104 or just off Kentucky State Highway 699. The trail is rock and dirt with some minor…
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Trail 201 comes into the Leatherwood Offroad Park just off Kentucky State Highway 699, north of the park General Store / Office. This short trail puts you on trail 203 which is the main trail…
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Depending on the rig, this trail can become relatively narrow and tight, making maneuvering technical. It runs through a thick area of pine trees and has a natural dirt surface. Several turns and curves make…
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This is an access trail from 203 to 205. When you get to the bottom, you can turn left and continue down to the beginning of 205, or turn right and continue on trail 205.…
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205C is a smooth gravel track that can be done in 2WD. The park has it rated as a blue, but it really is green according to the difficulty. This is basically an access trail…
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This easy-going track can be accessed from trail 101 or 114. Parts of the trail are single-vehicle roads, so be cautious of oncoming traffic, but don't worry--there are plenty of places to pass. The trail…
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This is mainly an access trail to get you back to 101 once you have started trail 108. It is very short and tight. More suitable for SXS, ATV, and motorcycle traffic. However, you can…
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