Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Mount Vernon, Kentucky

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 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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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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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…
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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 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)

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)

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 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…
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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 road starts as a gravel road and leads to Rooks Road, which is slightly tighter. Part of the Scenic Kentucky Adventure Trail Main Section 2, this road has a beautiful waterfall to see, a…
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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

Access to a beautiful waterfall into the Rockcastle River. Characteristics of an old Forest Service Road. Large gravel, dirt, and shallow water crossings. Some washouts around one foot deep. Beautiful drive through a less-trafficked area…
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A scenic gravel lane travels through part of the Eastern Kentucky University campus. This trail goes through farmland to reach the Taylor Fork Ecological Area. Along the way, you will see wildlife, remnants of old…
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4005 is a mostly well-maintained Forest Service road, with large gravel for around three quarters of the road. Past that is a less-maintained but in good condition dirt trail. Access to 4005A is at the…
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This trail runs between Newby and Bogie Mill. It is known locally as Eddington Lane or Newby Road. This trail will take you right into Silver Creek, with beautiful farmland and a covered bridge nearby…
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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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This county road is an unmaintained route that connects the community of Baldwin to Newby. It has one small creek crossing and has a rock and gravel surface. Taking this route will easily connect you…
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From the mouth of Jackson Branch at Silver Creek, you will ascend a narrow rock trail to the power line clearing and travel down Woodland Heights Road, or you can travel in the opposite direction…
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This is a part of the unmaintained county road, Maple Grove Road. This trail travels along Silver Creek and has many offshoots and playground areas. Large mud holes, hill climbs, the wall, and other fun…
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This is a scenic and well-maintained Forest Service road that is also a part of the Kentucky Adventure Trail Main 2 Route. This road leads south of the Laurel Lake area and into some of…
Learn more about Curd Garden (FSR 193)

Note that this trail is impassable during high pool seasons of Lake Cumberland, from around March to October. Exercise caution and observe the water level. This route provides access through one of four roads to…
Learn more about Oil Center WMA Main Via Ringgold 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…
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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…
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