Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Mayking, Kentucky

This is the main trail from the parking behind Fishpond Lake. It connects all other trails currently in the marked system. The trail is mostly dirt; expect a lot of standing water even in the summer, occasional tight switchbacks, and short climbs. This trail leads to Trail 6 which eventually wraps b...
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Trail 23 is the main artery for the Dorton/Flatwoods Area of the new Pike County Hillbilly Trails System. Trail 23 is a wide, graded dirt and gravel access road for an array of utilities and other infrastructure located on Caney Mountain. This trail can be driven with basic 4x4 and street tires when...
Learn more about Trail 23 - Flatwoods Road

Trail 23 is the Main Loop around and through the Hillbilly Trails Offroad Park. Connect this section with Trail 23- Flatwoods Road to make a complete loop. This is the easiest of the trails and will be the thoroughfare for finding most all the other trails in the park. This trail is roughly just ove...
Learn more about 23 Main Loop

This is a connector trail from Main 23 to Laura's Lookout and beyond. It has a hard base with numerous shallow water holes. It's wide enough for most vehicles, including some full-size vehicles. This short route leads to one of the most scenic overlooks on a Kentucky OHV trail and there's a picnic t...
Learn more about Trail 25

This is the alternate entrance to Hillbilly Trails of Pike County. It's a gravel road that leads to Trail 23 of Hillbilly Trails. Once you get to the top there are a lot of trails that is developed and many more to develop. There's plenty of primitive camping available with nearly 6,000 acres in the...
Learn more about Flat Fork

This is an easy green trail and it has a fantastic spot to stop and take pictures and have lunch. Located on the left, a few minutes after starting the trail, there is a cool rock overhang. People have been stopping by this location for years to climb up, have lunch, and rest for a little bit. The t...
Learn more about 128

This trail is pretty short and that's because the park owners have not yet finished it. 126 is designated for future use at the moment, but there are plans to make the trail accessible from Sock it to it. Currently, Sock it to it is an in-and-out trail located in the vicinity. Once work is complete,...
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This green trail is almost 8 miles of gravel road. Enjoy a trip through the forest in most SUV's and 4x4's. The entire track can be done in 2WD with only a few muddy crossings. This track begins and ends on public roads. Licensed vehicles can enter and exit from these roads, but other trail-only veh...
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This trail is a point-to-point route that begins as a two-track gravel road following Caney Creek. Expect multiple water crossings; depending on recent rainfall, these can range from A foot deep to completely impassable. The initial stretch features several pull-offs offering stunning views of tower...
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This track will take you down to Highway 510 on Line Fork. It is mostly gravel with a few spots to cross mud holes. Take it slow, and you could see wildlife along your route. Deer were spotted while mapping this trail. Nothing much to be worried about, as this can mostly be done in 2WD, except for t...
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125 is a blue trail that will take you to trail 128 and then to trail 123. There are a few deep mud holes that you need to watch out for on this track. Other than that, it is just an easy ride under the canopy. Some key locations are in this area. There is the Trail 128 overhang, which is a good pla...
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This trail could be used as a bypass trail to some of 209 and 215 if used in conjunction with some other side spur trails. This trail has a dirt and rock surface that is maintained with some rolling elevation and good views to check out along the way.
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This scenic view looks like you are driving through the jungle when the terrain is heavily covered with local kudzu (Pueraria Montana) vines. The dirt and rock trail goes up alongside a rolling hill where all the trees and rock are covered in a thick vine to make the scenery.
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This easy-going track can be accessed from trail 101 or 114. Parts of the trail are single-vehicle roads, so be cautious of oncoming traffic, but don't worry--there are plenty of places to pass. The trail is mostly dirt and gravel roads, with multiple shallow mudholes along the way. While traveling ...
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216 is a green gravel route that can be driven in 2WD until you get almost to the end. There is a wetland in the area, and it covers the road during periods of rain. Be cautious of this area when crossing to not disturbing the wetland area. Hang to the far left where the road is designed to cross.
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Trail 121 is an easy trail that starts off with a choice. Take the smooth easy path on the left or choose to crawl the smaller rocks on the right. Nothing too difficult here, just choose your line and you should be just fine. This track will take you back to the main trail 101. The trail is mostly g...
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This trail dead ends at a gas well. You must turn around and make your way back, or you can take 116A and make your way back to trail 124 down below. This track has a steep climb and a sharp turn at the beginning of the track, giving it its difficulty.
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This trail's only function is to provide access to 124 via a dead-end trail. This is just a short offshoot through the timber and is about 50 to 75 yards in length. The trail was not marked at the time of mapping, but the owner said they would mark it soon.
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Trail 19 is a green trail and it is mainly grass and dirt. The track is relatively flat with no mudholes. This trail is used as a connector trail and brings you back to trail 0. You can ride this track in 2WD, and it is suitable for most OHVs and some high-clearance 2WD.
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This is an easy green trail that almost any 4WD or 2WD vehicle can complete. This dead ends into private property and you will have to turn around and drive the same path back out to the 114/112 intersection. Most of this track is gravel and smooth. You will drive under the canopy of the trees and h...
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This is the main trail from the parking behind Fishpond Lake. It connects all other trails currently in the marked system. The trail is mostly dirt; expect a lot of standing water even in the summer, occasional tight switchbacks, and short climbs. This trail leads to Trail 6 which eventually wraps b...
Learn more about Trail 1

Trail 23 is the main artery for the Dorton/Flatwoods Area of the new Pike County Hillbilly Trails System. Trail 23 is a wide, graded dirt and gravel access road for an array of utilities and other infrastructure located on Caney Mountain. This trail can be driven with basic 4x4 and street tires when...
Learn more about Trail 23 - Flatwoods Road

Trail 23 is the Main Loop around and through the Hillbilly Trails Offroad Park. Connect this section with Trail 23- Flatwoods Road to make a complete loop. This is the easiest of the trails and will be the thoroughfare for finding most all the other trails in the park. This trail is roughly just ove...
Learn more about 23 Main Loop

This is a connector trail from Main 23 to Laura's Lookout and beyond. It has a hard base with numerous shallow water holes. It's wide enough for most vehicles, including some full-size vehicles. This short route leads to one of the most scenic overlooks on a Kentucky OHV trail and there's a picnic t...
Learn more about Trail 25

This is the main trail from the parking behind Fishpond Lake. It connects all other trails currently in the marked system. The trail is mostly dirt; expect a lot of standing water even in the summer, occasional tight switchbacks, and short climbs. This trail leads to Trail 6 which eventually wraps b...
Learn more about Trail 1

Trail 23 is the main artery for the Dorton/Flatwoods Area of the new Pike County Hillbilly Trails System. Trail 23 is a wide, graded dirt and gravel access road for an array of utilities and other infrastructure located on Caney Mountain. This trail can be driven with basic 4x4 and street tires when...
Learn more about Trail 23 - Flatwoods Road

Trail 23 is the Main Loop around and through the Hillbilly Trails Offroad Park. Connect this section with Trail 23- Flatwoods Road to make a complete loop. This is the easiest of the trails and will be the thoroughfare for finding most all the other trails in the park. This trail is roughly just ove...
Learn more about 23 Main Loop

This is a connector trail from Main 23 to Laura's Lookout and beyond. It has a hard base with numerous shallow water holes. It's wide enough for most vehicles, including some full-size vehicles. This short route leads to one of the most scenic overlooks on a Kentucky OHV trail and there's a picnic t...
Learn more about Trail 25