Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Cannonsburg, Kentucky

This trail is Easy/Medium in terms of difficulty. The trail starts on a paved road, then quickly turns to dirt for the majority of the trail. There are hills, mud and woods that have to…
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On this very scenic ride down along the creek, you will pass the remains of two bridges. The first will be on the left and is the larger of the two. The next will be…
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The route is very scenic and fun to travel, with many hidden gems along the way if you know where to look for them. A Bunker is built into the side of the mountain that…
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This trail is Easy/Medium. We started on a paved road then it turned to dirt. As we went farther the trail was more off-road and we came across some water crossings, hills, mud and woods…
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This State Forest road is a well-maintained Forest Service road inside Shawnee State Forest. It is easily doable in a 2WD vehicle, however, there are a few steep climbs and tight switchbacks to be wary…
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This is an easy, well-maintained gravel road that meanders through the Shawnee State Forest. You will enjoy lush vegetation and bubbling creeks, with a meadow thrown in for good measure. Please do not venture off…
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This is the First Frontier Appalachian Trails office/trailhead. This route takes you from the parking lot to Trail 1. Office/trailhead is located off Route 3 in Martin County. 3548 Davella Road, Debord, KY. There is…
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This route is a well-maintained gravel road that meanders through the Shawnee State Forest. It is an easy-going route with some excellent views and relaxing overlooks. Please do not venture off of the marked Forest…
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A well-maintained gravel road that leads to some beautiful views of the Shawnee State Forest, the trail passes through some lush forest. However, do not venture off of the road; it is illegal. You must…
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Trail 1 will start at the Straight Fork Parking area and ends in "Deep Hole Hollow." This Trail is well maintained and once on the ridge top, it is smooth and easy riding. Be sure…
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Trail 4 Begins or Ends at popular "4-way" intersections on both ends. One Intersection is Straight Fork Road Giving riders direct trail access from a future Privately owned Parking/Camping Area. The trail is easily navigated,…
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Start or end at the Abandon Communication Tower. The trail follows ridge tops the entire trail. There are tight sections, but they are passable in full-size vehicles. The trail stays dry 90% of the year…
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Trail 33 is a green trail and is just a small loop off Trail 15. Has a great lookout point. It is an old haul road from the mining days and a spot where they…
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Trail 22 is a short green trail. When you travel this trail in late summer, early fall, you see why it's called lovers lane with its picturesque views and field of wildflowers. It's a great…
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The trail begins in White Oak Branch, where you will cross a small creek. After traveling through the creek, a small pond will be on the right. The road is in great shape for UTVs…
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This is an easy scenic trail that passes through a meadow on the outskirts of the Shawnee State Forest. This trail is easily passable by any high-clearance vehicle; there are few ruts/obstacles to get through…
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The trail starts easy, however, once you cross over Blue Creek Road, the trail climbs up a hill and can be slick during and or after some rain. Once on the top, it levels out…
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The trail is a nice mix of dirt and gravel with a couple of creek crossings. It is easily doable in a 4x4 vehicle, although some AWD vehicles may have issues with the two water…
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A mixture of mud and off-camber areas with some steep rocky climbs, this trail will test the typical factory-built rig. It starts near an old hunting cabin and continues into the forest past an old…
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This trail will take you from "mud hole point" down to the "Right Fork of Hell Creek" to gain quick access out of the hills for help or repair. It does not have any side…
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This trail is Wikesville to Cone/Appalachia Highway Vinton County Tunnel Loop East. This section starts at Wikesville, Ohio, and runs counterclockwise north through Vinton County, stopping at Moonville Tunnel and Kings Hollow Tunnel which was…
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The elevation slowly climbs from the creek bed to the top of the mountain. The dirt is hard-packed with a couple of rocky spots. Anyone with experience can do this without worrying. This is another…
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A very nice ride out to McKee Cemetery, this trail is very easy, and any 4WD vehicle should be able to handle the route. The trail will allow you to enjoy the beautiful Appalachian Plateau…
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Trail BM 11 is a 5-mile access corridor in the Buffalo Mountain Trail System, beginning from highway 52 and climbing steadily through a lush forest. It starts as a wide dirt trail with gradual, sweeping…
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BM 36 is a short but steep 0.8-mile climb from south to north, zigzagging up the mountainside on the far west side of the Buffalo Mountain Trail System near Williamson. The trail is narrow and…
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This is a nice gravel road with great views and a large tree canopy once you get into the trail a little ways. It's a very easy trail, doable with most 4WD vehicles. You can…
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BM 37 is a 0.6-mile connector between BM 36 and BM 10, offering an easy alternative route on the west side of the Buffalo Mountain Trail System. The trail passes a radio tower and runs…
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BM 10 is a long, easy access route connecting the town of Williamson to the Buffalo Mountain Trail System. Primarily wide, smooth, and gradual with sweeping corners, it serves as a convenient community connector for…
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IB 12 is a 2-mile easy route along the western edge of the Ivy Branch trail system. It's a wide, smooth trail with shallow ruts, occasional mud puddles, and good visibility for oncoming traffic. Loose…
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This is an easy scenic trail that can be done with a 4WD vehicle. You can expect some ruts and a couple of steep grades. The trail meanders through the Appalachian plateau. It is very…
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