Beginner Off-Road Trails Near McKee, Kentucky

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…
Learn more about Pine Flat - Laurel Fork 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…
Learn more about S-Tree Road (FSR 20-1)

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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Learn more about JC Trail 1

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…
Learn more about S-Tree Tower Road (FSR 100)

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…
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.…
Learn more about Clover Bottom Creek Road

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…
Learn more about Bear Gap Road (FSR 431)

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…
Learn more about JC Trail 3

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…
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…
Learn more about Dry Fork School Road

This is the start of the Hard 2 Section of the Kentucky Adventure Trail. This section is pitted with many mud puddles and is roughly maintained. It leads to a split to continue the Kentucky…
Learn more about Earnestville Road to KAT Hard 2

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…
Learn more about White Oak Branch Road - Horse Lick Creek

This is a very well-maintained gravel road with no major obstacles. This turns off the paved road and continues along the Kentucky Adventure Trail. It follows along the Sheltowee Trace and winds along Sturgeon Creek.…
Learn more about Todds Road

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…
Learn more about Simon Hill Road

Wolf Creek Road follows Wolf Creek between Climax and Orlando, Kentucky. It's a county road and part of the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway. It's a well-maintained gravel road with a lot of shade and areas…
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This is a well-traveled gravel road with a tunnel that passes under a train bridge. This trail is fairly uncomplicated and is part of the Kentucky Adventure Trail. It has some minor puddles and washouts,…
Learn more about White Ash Road

This wooded, mountain road is an easy gravel bypass. The road takes you by the Wildcat Mountain Civil War monuments and battlefield. It's a very beautiful drive and full of history.
Learn more about Rockcastle Exploring River Bypass

The Fitchburg Furnace is a historic iron furnace located in the Daniel Boone National Forest in Estill County, KY. The furnace is the world's largest charcoal iron furnace and the last to be built in…
Learn more about Fitchburg Stone Furnace

This is a beautiful gravel road that leads to a walking trail for the old cottage furnace. It is an easy gravel road with beautiful trees and wildlife. There are a few other side roads…
Learn more about Henry Mountain Road

Wood Creek Lake - FS 4094 trail is off of Cromer Ridge Road or Rockcastle River Forestry Road is a gravel, rock, and dirt trail road that is somewhat maintained by the forest service. This…
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Cromer Ridge Road or Rockcastle River Forestry Road is a gravel, rock, and dirt trail road that is somewhat maintained by the forest service. This road runs along some ridge lines with good views as…
Learn more about Cromer Ridge - 909

This is a dead-end Forest Service road. It likely has spectacular fall foliage, and there is a small cave entrance labeled on the Forest Service map. The "cave entrance" is less than expected, with litter…
Learn more about Sand Gap Road (FSR 731)

This is a great trail for beginners, and has a little bit of everything. Mostly gravel roads with a couple creek crossings, creek bed and a steep gravel hill. There are old oil buildings and…
Learn more about Bald Rock Fork Rd

Lairson Road is a two-lane dirt road that winds through the county side following Big Sinking Creek. We then ended up on Fixer Road making for a nice scenic ride. The trail/road is not difficult…
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The trail less traveled. This is an old road that leads to the Smyth Cemetery. Its a nice easy trail with a lot of low hanging branches.
Learn more about Wentworth School Rd

Mistletoe Road is a historic county road that serves as a core section of the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway (DBBB). While the DBBB is expanding to a massive 1,300 miles, Mistletoe remains a staple for…
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Trail 29 is a short gravel road trail that will allow the connection of Trail 15, 31, and Billey Fork Road. Additionally, Red Hollow Road is off of this trail as well, which will lead…
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