Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Elkhorn City, Kentucky

RV13 begins at the south end as a wide, easy trail with a gradual gravelly surface and small loose rock. It runs along the forest floor beside a ravine, following a shelf-like path cut into the hillside through dense woods. As the trail climbs, it becomes steeper with deeper ruts and increased rock ...
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RV29 is a short, grassy connector trail through dense woods between trails RV53 and RV21. It features a semi-steep climb followed by a gradual descent. While the descent has slight ruts, the trail is not rocky, making it easy overall despite the elevation change. It's suitable for most skill levels.
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RV21 is a mile-long trail that runs through the middle of the Ridgeview system, featuring dense woods and grassy sections along a hillside. The trail offers a flowy experience with dips, bumps, and semi-steep grades as it climbs and weaves over small hills. Drivers will encounter tight corners and o...
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The first half of RV49, when driven counterclockwise, is a wide and gravelly route with loose rock and ruts, following a flat, gradual grade to a maintained oil and gas site. The second half transitions into a more primitive trail through denser woods, featuring deep mud puddles, slick sections, and...
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RV3 is a 0.6-mile trail that runs through the middle of the Ridgeview system. The west end begins with a section of embedded and loose cobble as it climbs to the ridgeline. It then transitions to a smoother shelf path along the hillside, with numerous muddy ruts. The trail ends at an intersection wi...
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RV 26 is a short connector between segments of RV40 in the Ridgeview trail system, offering an easy dirt surface with a semi-steep slope. Light ruts are present, but the trail is easy overall. When descending, riders are rewarded with a scenic view overlooking the surrounding mountains, making it a ...
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RV 23 is a short 230-yard connector trail that descends gradually from east to west between RV11 and RV1. It travels through a scenic section of forest dominated by eastern white pines. The path includes a short rocky descent, but overall it is easy with minimal ruts or technical challenges.
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RV39 is a short, quarter-mile connector trail that links two segments of RV31. It runs along a hillside through dense woods, with low leafy branches occasionally hanging into the track. Drivers should watch for sticks, puddles, and slick conditions, especially after rain. Despite some light ruts and...
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RV 24 is a very short, 100-foot long connector between segments of RV40 in the Ridgeview trail system. It features a semi-steep climb from north to south over smooth dirt with light ruts. The trail presents no significant obstacles and is easy to navigate. It allows you to bail out early from the lo...
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RV5 is a short loop trail, less than half a mile long, connecting back to RV3. It begins with a rutted climb from the north end at the intersection with RV3, then follows a ridgeline. The rest of the trail is relatively smooth, with minimal rock but covered in sticks and leaf decay. It's easy overal...
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RV 22 is a short, 120-yard connector trail between segments of RV40 in the Ridgeview trail system. It is a grassy and overgrown shelf cut into the hillside and appears to see very little traffic. While easy overall, its narrow width and lack of recent use may require cautious navigation.
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RV 20 is a 540-yard-long spur off of RV1 in the Ridgeview trail system. The trail is grassy and overgrown, with tight corners and dense tree cover on both sides. It features some dips, bumps, and a small rutted climb, but remains easy overall with no significant technical challenges.
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RV11 is a short, half-mile trail in the center of the Ridgeview system that provides access to several other easy trails. The route is grassy and overgrown in places, with flat embedded rock layers and a slick layer of leaf decay. It's relatively easy but can be slippery when wet.
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RV30 is a short connector trail in the Ridgeview trail system that climbs from the intersection with RV28 back up to RV1. While it is less rocky than RV28, it does feature some pronounced ruts and a semi-steep grade. Despite the slope, the trail remains easy overall with no significant obstacles.
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RV7 is a short 365-yard connector trail that runs along the edge of a hillside. It is generally wide and gradual, with a large rut along one side but ample space for maneuvering. The trail surface includes some leaf decay and overgrown grass, which can become slick when wet. Despite these minor fact...
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RV1 is a 12-mile main access route through the Ridgeview trail system, suitable for all skill levels. The trail features mostly easy, gradual grades with narrow ridgeline sections, shelf-like paths, small loose rocks, ruts, debris, and some slick spots. The northern end is the steepest part of the t...
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RV27 is a short spur trail just over a quarter mile long that branches off RV25 and connects to RV1. It climbs through very dense forest with tight hairpin turns and mild switchbacks. The surface is grassy and overgrown in places, with small loose rock and mildly rocky sections. This trail can becom...
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RV31 is an easy trail nearly two miles long, beginning as a wide, gravelly route that follows the mountain top and hillsides. It narrows slightly when entering dense woods along the ridge but remains manageable. The trail includes light rutting and semi-steep climbs and descents over small hills, bu...
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CC65 is a short, easy connector trail running from CC501 to CC101 along a ridgeline in dense woods. The terrain includes a slick leaf layer, light ruts, and small loose rocks, but remains gradual throughout. With no significant obstacles, CC65 offers a smooth and simple link between the two main tra...
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CC102 features a mix of moderately technical and scenic elements, beginning with a steep descent from CC101 over embedded rock layers, small loose rocks, and a slick leaf layer. The trail follows a shelf path along the hillside that remains relatively wide, though drivers should watch for downed sti...
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RV13 begins at the south end as a wide, easy trail with a gradual gravelly surface and small loose rock. It runs along the forest floor beside a ravine, following a shelf-like path cut into the hillside through dense woods. As the trail climbs, it becomes steeper with deeper ruts and increased rock ...
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RV29 is a short, grassy connector trail through dense woods between trails RV53 and RV21. It features a semi-steep climb followed by a gradual descent. While the descent has slight ruts, the trail is not rocky, making it easy overall despite the elevation change. It's suitable for most skill levels.
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RV21 is a mile-long trail that runs through the middle of the Ridgeview system, featuring dense woods and grassy sections along a hillside. The trail offers a flowy experience with dips, bumps, and semi-steep grades as it climbs and weaves over small hills. Drivers will encounter tight corners and o...
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The first half of RV49, when driven counterclockwise, is a wide and gravelly route with loose rock and ruts, following a flat, gradual grade to a maintained oil and gas site. The second half transitions into a more primitive trail through denser woods, featuring deep mud puddles, slick sections, and...
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RV13 begins at the south end as a wide, easy trail with a gradual gravelly surface and small loose rock. It runs along the forest floor beside a ravine, following a shelf-like path cut into the hillside through dense woods. As the trail climbs, it becomes steeper with deeper ruts and increased rock ...
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RV29 is a short, grassy connector trail through dense woods between trails RV53 and RV21. It features a semi-steep climb followed by a gradual descent. While the descent has slight ruts, the trail is not rocky, making it easy overall despite the elevation change. It's suitable for most skill levels.
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RV21 is a mile-long trail that runs through the middle of the Ridgeview system, featuring dense woods and grassy sections along a hillside. The trail offers a flowy experience with dips, bumps, and semi-steep grades as it climbs and weaves over small hills. Drivers will encounter tight corners and o...
Learn more about RV21

The first half of RV49, when driven counterclockwise, is a wide and gravelly route with loose rock and ruts, following a flat, gradual grade to a maintained oil and gas site. The second half transitions into a more primitive trail through denser woods, featuring deep mud puddles, slick sections, and...
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