Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near McKee, Kentucky

Turkey Foot Road - FS 4, also known as Elster Road, is a scenic gravel road that winds through the Daniel Boone National Forest, providing access to recreation areas, forest roads, and dispersed camping opportunities. The route includes a single-lane bridge crossing and passes through beautiful hard...
Learn more about Turkey Foot Road - FS 4

This starts on either side as a gravel-maintained route and then transitions to a more rough and technical area, as parts of the route are unmaintained. Some spots become tight between small trees. There is a short hill climb or descent with small ruts. The route travels along the Laurel Fork Creek ...
Learn more about Pine Flat - Laurel Fork Road

This portion of trail has some steep descents and ascents and some mild water crossings. This trail is a part of the Kentucky Adventure Trail and is labeled with an arrow on the south side of this trail. This trail will require 4WD, especially in wet conditions.
Learn more about Lawrence Phillips Road to Carpenter Ridge (FSR 453)

There are lots to see on this trail. It is a fairly well-maintained gravel road. It does have 2 water crossings, one that is fairly shallow and one that can be over a foot deep. There are places to pass oncoming vehicles without too much backing up. Full of hemlock and beech tree groves and a windin...
Learn more about Clover Bottom Creek Road

This is a well-maintained gravel Forest Service road; a small portion lies along the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway and the Kentucky Adventure Trail Main 1. This trail can be accessed from several of the trails leading away from McKee. It ends with a nice campground that has a nice picnic table and ...
Learn more about S-Tree Road (FSR 20-1)

This is a well-maintained gravel Forest Service road leading from S-tree Campground and connecting Tussey Hill Road. This trail leads along the top of the ridge and leads to a gated dead end. It is a nice connector road that is spectacular in the fall. It connects both a portion of the DBBB and the ...
Learn more about Bear Gap Road (FSR 431)

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...
Learn more about Elsam Fork Road - FS 345

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...
Learn more about Steer Fork - FS 3109

This trail is within the boundaries of the Daniel Boone National Forest and travels out of the area of Turkey Foot Campground and Wind Cave. The trail is somewhat maintained with the branches and trees cut back, and the road surface is dirt and rock. This ridge has good views and has recently underg...
Learn more about Big Branch 3044

This trail is within the boundaries of the Daniel Boone National Forest and travels out of the area of Reese Ridge to the Wood Cutting Branch area. The trail is somewhat maintained with the branches and trees cut back, and the road surface is dirt and rock. This ridge has good views and is an out-an...
Learn more about Reese Ridge 3044BB

This trail is within the boundaries of the Daniel Boone National Forest and travels out of the area of Wind Cave to the Lake Branch area. The trail is somewhat maintained with the branches and trees cut back, and the road surface is dirt and rock. This area has a few obstacles, a family cemetery, st...
Learn more about Lake Branch 3171

Part of the Kentucky Adventure Trail Main 1 Section, this heavily forested section is a must-see. This trail winds through groves of hemlock forests and runs alongside Racoon Creek. It has a small water crossing and is otherwise a well-maintained graveled Forest Service road.
Learn more about S-Tree Tower Road (FSR 100)

This is a very well-maintained gravel road that includes a portion of the Kentucky Adventure Trail Main 1 Trail. This road is mostly gravel with a portion closer to Bear Gap Road being a little more muddy and not as well maintained. This trail leads to S-Tree Campground, which has nice camp spots f...
Learn more about Tussey Hill Road

A nice gravel road that has a few beaver ponds, large open fields, and dense forested areas. It is a great way to gain access to a nice camping spot on Daughtery Road without having to have high clearance. It is a great road for vehicles to see some of the lower backcountry around the S-Tree area.
Learn more about Dry Fork School Road

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...
Learn more about JC Trail 1

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.
Learn more about JC Trail 3

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 ...
Learn more about AOT Expressway

This is a shortcut between Daughtery Rd, and New Hope on the DBBB. It is short, but has a steep descent towards Crooked Creek Road. It is a tight, rocky trail with some off-camber areas that can potentially push into the hillside. This is a great cut-through that saves a 30-minute drive on pavement ...
Learn more about Simon Hill Road

The trail starts as a gravel route and turns into rock, dirt, and mud. It is not very technical, but when wet, the slick mud and small ruts may cause hazards in some areas. Crossing the creek may be deep at some times in the season, and it is usually, on average, 18-20 inches deep.
Learn more about White Oak Branch Road - Horse Lick Creek

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

Turkey Foot Road - FS 4, also known as Elster Road, is a scenic gravel road that winds through the Daniel Boone National Forest, providing access to recreation areas, forest roads, and dispersed camping opportunities. The route includes a single-lane bridge crossing and passes through beautiful hard...
Learn more about Turkey Foot Road - FS 4

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...
Learn more about JC Trail 1

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.
Learn more about JC Trail 3

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 ...
Learn more about AOT Expressway

Turkey Foot Road - FS 4, also known as Elster Road, is a scenic gravel road that winds through the Daniel Boone National Forest, providing access to recreation areas, forest roads, and dispersed camping opportunities. The route includes a single-lane bridge crossing and passes through beautiful hard...
Learn more about Turkey Foot Road - FS 4

This portion of trail has some steep descents and ascents and some mild water crossings. This trail is a part of the Kentucky Adventure Trail and is labeled with an arrow on the south side of this trail. This trail will require 4WD, especially in wet conditions.
Learn more about Lawrence Phillips Road to Carpenter Ridge (FSR 453)

There are lots to see on this trail. It is a fairly well-maintained gravel road. It does have 2 water crossings, one that is fairly shallow and one that can be over a foot deep. There are places to pass oncoming vehicles without too much backing up. Full of hemlock and beech tree groves and a windin...
Learn more about Clover Bottom Creek Road

This is a well-maintained gravel Forest Service road; a small portion lies along the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway and the Kentucky Adventure Trail Main 1. This trail can be accessed from several of the trails leading away from McKee. It ends with a nice campground that has a nice picnic table and ...
Learn more about S-Tree Road (FSR 20-1)