Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Bloomfield, Kentucky
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Rockcastle Exploring River Bypass
This wooded, mountain road is an easy gravel bypass. The road takes you by the Wildcat Mountain Civil War monuments and battlefield. It's a very beautiful drive and full of history. Learn more about Rockcastle Exploring River Bypass
Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Henry Mtn Rd
This is a beautiful gravel road that leads to a walking trail for the old cottage furnace. It is easy gravel road with beautiful trees and wildlife. There are a few other side roads that… Learn more about Henry Mtn Rd
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Woods Road
Woods Road is a great area that offers dispersed camping, campground camping, hiking, and fishing options all along the 7 mile stretch of gravel. Woods Road parallels Rock Creek for most of its length and… Learn more about Woods Road
Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Dolan Mountain
Dolan Mountain Road ascends from Rock Creek towards the south. Outside of a few large pot holes, it's a well-maintained gravel road wide enough for two vehicles to pass. When the trees are without leaves… Learn more about Dolan Mountain
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Rock Creek Road
Rock Creek Road parallels the stream from which it gets its name for approximately 8.2 miles. While there are several day use and dispersed campsites along the road it also passes by some private property.… Learn more about Rock Creek Road
Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Lexton Mountain
Lexton Mountain Road is a 2.5 gravel two-track that dead-ends at a nice campsite that could accommodate three to four trucks. Different from a lot of the road in the area this one travels along… Learn more about Lexton Mountain
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Fitchburg Stone Furnace
The Fitchburg Furnace is a historic iron furnace located in the Daniel Boone National Forest in Estill County, KY. The furnace is the world's largest charcoal iron furnace and the last to be built in… Learn more about Fitchburg Stone Furnace
Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Bandy Creek Trek
This is a combination of dirt, gravel, and single-track in-the-woods roads. There really aren't a lot of difficult obstacles to make a note of other than a few areas that are washed out on Duncan… Learn more about Bandy Creek Trek
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Wentworth School Rd
The trail less traveled. This is an old road that leads to the Smyth Cemetery. Its a nice easy trail with a lot of low hanging branches. Learn more about Wentworth School Rd
Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Bald Rock Fork Rd
This is a great trail for beginners, and has a little bit of everything. Mostly gravel roads with a couple creek crossings, creek bed and a steep gravel hill. There are old oil buildings and… Learn more about Bald Rock Fork Rd
Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Ryans Mountain Road
Ryans Mountain Road is a well-maintained gravel route that's two vehicles wide for the majority of its nearly six-mile length. It climbs from Kentucky State Highway 1470 before dropping back down from the ridgeline in… Learn more about Ryans Mountain Road
Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi
Cave Fork Rd DBBB
A beautiful trail with plenty of scenery and a few shallow creek crossings. There are plenty of spots to pull over and enjoy the outdoors, and the creeks are cold and clear. This trail is… Learn more about Cave Fork Rd DBBB
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
Fixer Rd DBBB
Fixer Road is another section of the Daniel Boone Backwood Byway. This trail has a creek crossing, a creek bed section and some mud. It is very scenic and ties in with a few other… Learn more about Fixer Rd DBBB
Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Stephens Knob
Stephens Knob is relatively unassuming for the majority of its 7.7-mile length. It's a very well-maintained gravel road. During the winter, nice views are available off of the north side. There's a split at the… Learn more about Stephens Knob
Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Su / Fa
Little Rock Road
Little Rock Road connects Stephens Knob Road with Jellico Creek and Angel Mountain. The northern portion is mostly gravel and better maintained the southern portion where you'll find a few water crossings and rocky sections.… Learn more about Little Rock Road
Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi
Indian Creek Road
Indian Creek Road located in one of the northern portions of Daniel Boone National Forest and is a popular local summer destination for camping, swimming, and fishing. The majority of the road is gravel, two… Learn more about Indian Creek Road