Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Cecilia, Kentucky

The trail follows along the edge of a field before dropping down by the water's edge. You may encounter a few small mud holes on your way. The beach is rocky and big enough to fit several vehicles. There are optional steep climbs to return to the main trail if you want a challenge.
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This section of the trail takes you back to a scenic waterfall. The trail winds around a ridge with some tight turns but is not technical in nature. The waterfall is a cascade type that you can climb and is a great place to take photos or eat a light lunch.
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Ugly Creek Road is a 3.5-mile one-way trail that is located within Mammoth Cave National Park. The trail begins off Green River Ferry Road (1352) and ends on Dennison Ferry Road. The trail can be run in either direction; however, there is a possible impassable water crossing closer to the Green Rive...
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Houchin Ferry Road is a 5-mile out-and-back trail that is located within Mammoth Cave National Park. The trail begins off Ollie Road and ends along the Green River. There is no longer a possible way to cross the river at the end of the trail so you must turn back. Along the trail are a few parking a...
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Wix Hollow Road is a scenic and slightly more dynamic segment of the Macon County Tour that briefly crosses into the state of Kentucky. The route features a mixed surface of dirt and gravel, offering a relaxed drive with a bit more character than a standard, maintained county road. The surrounding l...
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Knight Road is a slightly more engaging segment of the Macon County Tour that remains approachable while introducing a few mild features. The road follows a loose gravel surface and travels in close proximity to several rural homes and farms, so drivers should maintain slow speeds and remain alert f...
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Beech Grove Road is a short gravel segment of the Macon County Tour that offers mild elevation changes and a quiet rural setting. The entrance can be easy to miss, so drivers should watch carefully for the turnoff when navigating the route. Once on the road, the surface consists of gravel that has e...
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Puncheon Creek Road is a scenic gravel segment of the Macon County Tour that follows and repeatedly crosses flowing water, creating a relaxed drive with 3 shallow creek features. The road surface consists primarily of loose gravel and travels in close proximity to rural homes and working farms, so m...
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Shockley Hill Road is a very brief connector within the Macon County Tour, serving as a short transition between longer segments of pavement along the route. The road surface is gravel and straightforward for easy navigation, for 4WD and high-clearance 2WD vehicles. While not a destination segment o...
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The trail follows along the edge of a field before dropping down by the water's edge. You may encounter a few small mud holes on your way. The beach is rocky and big enough to fit several vehicles. There are optional steep climbs to return to the main trail if you want a challenge.
Learn more about River Beach Access

This section of the trail takes you back to a scenic waterfall. The trail winds around a ridge with some tight turns but is not technical in nature. The waterfall is a cascade type that you can climb and is a great place to take photos or eat a light lunch.
Learn more about Waterfall Trail

Ugly Creek Road is a 3.5-mile one-way trail that is located within Mammoth Cave National Park. The trail begins off Green River Ferry Road (1352) and ends on Dennison Ferry Road. The trail can be run in either direction; however, there is a possible impassable water crossing closer to the Green Rive...
Learn more about Ugly Creek - Mammoth Cave NP

Houchin Ferry Road is a 5-mile out-and-back trail that is located within Mammoth Cave National Park. The trail begins off Ollie Road and ends along the Green River. There is no longer a possible way to cross the river at the end of the trail so you must turn back. Along the trail are a few parking a...
Learn more about Houchin Ferry - Mammoth Cave NP

The trail follows along the edge of a field before dropping down by the water's edge. You may encounter a few small mud holes on your way. The beach is rocky and big enough to fit several vehicles. There are optional steep climbs to return to the main trail if you want a challenge.
Learn more about River Beach Access

This section of the trail takes you back to a scenic waterfall. The trail winds around a ridge with some tight turns but is not technical in nature. The waterfall is a cascade type that you can climb and is a great place to take photos or eat a light lunch.
Learn more about Waterfall Trail

Ugly Creek Road is a 3.5-mile one-way trail that is located within Mammoth Cave National Park. The trail begins off Green River Ferry Road (1352) and ends on Dennison Ferry Road. The trail can be run in either direction; however, there is a possible impassable water crossing closer to the Green Rive...
Learn more about Ugly Creek - Mammoth Cave NP

Houchin Ferry Road is a 5-mile out-and-back trail that is located within Mammoth Cave National Park. The trail begins off Ollie Road and ends along the Green River. There is no longer a possible way to cross the river at the end of the trail so you must turn back. Along the trail are a few parking a...
Learn more about Houchin Ferry - Mammoth Cave NP