Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Booneville, Kentucky

Jim Callahan Road is a four-mile run that takes you through farmlands as well as a nice scenic ridge top ride. You can expect loose dirt and gravel while ascending 400 feet in elevation. It is tight and narrow along the ridge top portion with little to no room for passing. The most technical part of...
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Fish Creek Road is a pretty scenic ride that follows along the south fork of the Kentucky River. It is primarily a maintained gravel road with little to no issues along the way. You may find washouts or ruts after heavy rains or snow. In most areas, you do have room for two vehicles to pass.
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This is a scenic gravel drive through some of Owsley County's small farm lands. This trail is maintained for the most part, but it does have some small mudholes along the way, which is nothing that causes any issues. This is a connector road from Highway 399 to Marcum Ridge Road.
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easy gravel drive along a scenic little sturgeon creek. you will run along this peaceful flowing creek that offers cascades and smaller waterfalls. This trail connects you to the Appalachian Overland Triangle, which is Home Base for Backroads off Appalachia off roading events, as well as other trail...
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This is a hidden county road, that takes you along the Owsley County line. It is mainly gravel with a few patches of dirt along the way. It is covered heavily by trees in the spring and summer, offering a cool drive on hot days. There isn't any obstacles along this route outside of a couple of shall...
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This is the start of the Hard 2 Section of the Kentucky Adventure Trail. This section is pitted with many mud puddles and is roughly maintained. It leads to a split to continue the Kentucky Adventure Trail Hard 2 or to turn and take Wild Dog Trail. This portion has few obstacles other than the many ...
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This is a well-traveled gravel road with a tunnel that passes under a train bridge. This trail is fairly uncomplicated and is part of the Kentucky Adventure Trail. It has some minor puddles and washouts, and when freshly graded, it may be a little slippery. However, you can still run it in 2WD.
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This is a cool scenic ride along Sturgeon Creek. This trail is narrow with only a couple of spots that may permit passing. It is made up mainly of dirt along this route, with no obstacles to traverse. There is a spot or two that is being washed out, so attention to detail should be the top priority ...
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This is a very well-maintained gravel road with no major obstacles. This turns off the paved road and continues along the Kentucky Adventure Trail. It follows along the Sheltowee Trace and winds along Sturgeon Creek. This road continues past the gravel area marked here to a stop sign where you can c...
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Mistletoe Road is a historic county road that serves as a core section of the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway (DBBB). While the DBBB is expanding to a massive 1,300 miles, Mistletoe remains a staple for those seeking a moderately challenging off-road experience in the Red River Gorge area. Vehicle Re...
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A very easy trail with mostly gravel, some mud, and just a few small ruts. It will take you down a curvy path through the woods and farmland. This is a very good trail for beginners to learn on. It's an old county road that leads thought some of the Daniel Boone National Forest and some privet farms...
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This is an easy gravel road with some small mud holes, a rocky creek crossing, and some small rocky hills. It's a very good beginner trail that connects some of the trails to the main highway, KY 30. It will take you through beautiful farmland and pretty creeks.
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Saddler Road is a forest service road that runs through the Daniel Boone National Forest. This track is narrow in most spots with steep drops off one side or the other, and tall rock walls along the other, making passing impossible. You can expect washouts and ruts along this track as well.
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Slash road is a shelf road that follows along a pretty creek ride and is covered with a mature tree canopy. You can find multiple spots that allow for passing along this route. There isn't much to offer as obstacles on this road outside of a couple of shallow mudholes.
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Beech Timber is a connector road off of Highway 399. This is a scenic ride through the Daniel Boone National Forest. Along this route, you can find the "GOE" cemetery, where you can find some of Daniel Boone's descendants. You can also find one of the moonshiners (Backwoods Moonshine Museum) from th...
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Bald Rock Fork Road is an excellent, beginner-friendly off-road route that offers a scenic introduction to the rugged beauty of Kentucky's Red River Gorge. Extending roughly 2.3 miles, this trail features a diverse mix of terrain including mostly well-maintained gravel surfaces, a couple of shallow ...
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Felty Road is another shelf road with some narrow spots along the way. This was once used as a rail bed, but is now used as a county road that is made up of loose gravel and some dirt spots. You can expect washouts and steep ledges along your way, making passing impossible in areas.
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Cool Springs Road is a gravel shelf road that is extremely narrow in spots. You can expect to encounter washouts and ruts along the way, but nothing that will cause many issues in navigation. You will also encounter steep inclines/declines with loose gravel. This is a pretty creek ride through the D...
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Steer Fork Road - FS 3109 is a dead-end forest road that branches off Elster Road in the Daniel Boone National Forest and provides access to the War Fork drainage. The route is primarily gravel with only a few potholes, making for an easy and enjoyable drive through the forest. Along the road are tw...
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Elsam Road - Forest Service Road 345 is a gravel road that is suitable for high‑clearance vehicles to sedans depending on the weather conditions. The road follows moderate elevation changes with occasional rutted sections, washouts after heavy rain, and tight vegetation along the shoulders. Cell cov...
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Jim Callahan Road is a four-mile run that takes you through farmlands as well as a nice scenic ridge top ride. You can expect loose dirt and gravel while ascending 400 feet in elevation. It is tight and narrow along the ridge top portion with little to no room for passing. The most technical part of...
Learn more about Jim Callahan Road

Fish Creek Road is a pretty scenic ride that follows along the south fork of the Kentucky River. It is primarily a maintained gravel road with little to no issues along the way. You may find washouts or ruts after heavy rains or snow. In most areas, you do have room for two vehicles to pass.
Learn more about Fish Creek

This is a scenic gravel drive through some of Owsley County's small farm lands. This trail is maintained for the most part, but it does have some small mudholes along the way, which is nothing that causes any issues. This is a connector road from Highway 399 to Marcum Ridge Road.
Learn more about Pierson Road

easy gravel drive along a scenic little sturgeon creek. you will run along this peaceful flowing creek that offers cascades and smaller waterfalls. This trail connects you to the Appalachian Overland Triangle, which is Home Base for Backroads off Appalachia off roading events, as well as other trail...
Learn more about Little Sturgeon

Jim Callahan Road is a four-mile run that takes you through farmlands as well as a nice scenic ridge top ride. You can expect loose dirt and gravel while ascending 400 feet in elevation. It is tight and narrow along the ridge top portion with little to no room for passing. The most technical part of...
Learn more about Jim Callahan Road

Fish Creek Road is a pretty scenic ride that follows along the south fork of the Kentucky River. It is primarily a maintained gravel road with little to no issues along the way. You may find washouts or ruts after heavy rains or snow. In most areas, you do have room for two vehicles to pass.
Learn more about Fish Creek

This is a scenic gravel drive through some of Owsley County's small farm lands. This trail is maintained for the most part, but it does have some small mudholes along the way, which is nothing that causes any issues. This is a connector road from Highway 399 to Marcum Ridge Road.
Learn more about Pierson Road

easy gravel drive along a scenic little sturgeon creek. you will run along this peaceful flowing creek that offers cascades and smaller waterfalls. This trail connects you to the Appalachian Overland Triangle, which is Home Base for Backroads off Appalachia off roading events, as well as other trail...
Learn more about Little Sturgeon