Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Olive Hill, Kentucky

Trail 1 will start at the Straight Fork Parking area and ends in "Deep Hole Hollow." This Trail is well maintained and once on the ridge top, it is smooth and easy riding. Be sure…
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Start or end at the Abandon Communication Tower. The trail follows ridge tops the entire trail. There are tight sections, but they are passable in full-size vehicles. The trail stays dry 90% of the year…
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Trail 4 Begins or Ends at popular "4-way" intersections on both ends. One Intersection is Straight Fork Road Giving riders direct trail access from a future Privately owned Parking/Camping Area. The trail is easily navigated,…
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This State Forest road is a well-maintained Forest Service road inside Shawnee State Forest. It is easily doable in a 2WD vehicle, however, there are a few steep climbs and tight switchbacks to be wary…
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This is an easy, well-maintained gravel road that meanders through the Shawnee State Forest. You will enjoy lush vegetation and bubbling creeks, with a meadow thrown in for good measure. Please do not venture off…
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A well-maintained gravel road that leads to some beautiful views of the Shawnee State Forest, the trail passes through some lush forest. However, do not venture off of the road; it is illegal. You must…
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This is an easy scenic trail that passes through a meadow on the outskirts of the Shawnee State Forest. This trail is easily passable by any high-clearance vehicle; there are few ruts/obstacles to get through…
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The trail starts easy, however, once you cross over Blue Creek Road, the trail climbs up a hill and can be slick during and or after some rain. Once on the top, it levels out…
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This route is a well-maintained gravel road that meanders through the Shawnee State Forest. It is an easy-going route with some excellent views and relaxing overlooks. Please do not venture off of the marked Forest…
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White Sulphur OHV Trail System is composed of several Forest Service roads and trails in the White Sulphur area, forming a 17-mile trail system of connecting loops. It is located near Cave Run Lake in…
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A mixture of mud and off-camber areas with some steep rocky climbs, this trail will test the typical factory-built rig. It starts near an old hunting cabin and continues into the forest past an old…
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A very nice ride out to McKee Cemetery, this trail is very easy, and any 4WD vehicle should be able to handle the route. The trail will allow you to enjoy the beautiful Appalachian Plateau…
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A very scenic paved back road. This road will take you down and in between many trails in the area. This road is also part of the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway. A fantastic set of…
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This is a nice gravel road with great views and a large tree canopy once you get into the trail a little ways. It's a very easy trail, doable with most 4WD vehicles. You can…
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This is an easy scenic trail that can be done with a 4WD vehicle. You can expect some ruts and a couple of steep grades. The trail meanders through the Appalachian plateau. It is very…
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The trail is a nice mix of dirt and gravel with a couple of creek crossings. It is easily doable in a 4x4 vehicle, although some AWD vehicles may have issues with the two water…
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Indian Creek Road located in one of the northern portions of Daniel Boone National Forest and is a popular local summer destination for camping, swimming, and fishing. The majority of the road is gravel, two…
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Board Tree Loop is closed in November and December per the land owner's request. This is an easy route with all types of terrain and scenery. This trail offers off-road access to many of the…
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This trail, along with Board Tree Loop, is closed in November and December per the land owner's request. This trail is part of the Board Tree Loop, offering more options and possibilities to ride and…
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As with many trails in the under-development system that will become Eastern Kentucky's expansive off-road trail offerings, this route is a DIY adventure created by locals that know these mountains like the backs of their…
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This trail is Easy/Medium in terms of difficulty. The trail starts on a paved road, then quickly turns to dirt for the majority of the trail. There are hills, mud and woods that have to…
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This is the First Frontier Appalachian Trails office/trailhead. This route takes you from the parking lot to Trail 1. Office/trailhead is located off Route 3 in Martin County. 3548 Davella Road, Debord, KY. There is…
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Trail 5 is an easy trail that leads and shoots of with many other trails. Those trails include 48, 13, 41, 42, 17, 9, 18, and 6. So many trails to choose from off this…
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Trail 3 is an overall easy trail that runs between Trails 4 and 5. This trail is a quick run to the northeast side of the park to access several more difficult trails. Enjoy this…
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Trail 7 is a nice and easy scenic trail that starts out at Trail 5A and crosses over Trail 3. It travels along a ridge line and goes out to an area called Picinic Point.…
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Trail 5A is an easy connector trail for trails 3, 4, 7, 8, and 46. You will find plenty of room to pass other vehicles. This is an easy-maintained trail that will lead to other…
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Fixer Road is another section of the Daniel Boone Backwood Byway. This trail has a creek crossing, a creek bed section and some mud. It is very scenic and ties in with a few other…
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This trail is a short loop off of Trail 4. This trail travels around and beside an old oil pump. The trail then goes down and beside Sand Lick Fork. The creek that flows through…
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This is the main trailhead that leads into the park from the General Store, the Main Parking Lot, and other Camping and Parking Lots. The trail starts on gravel and is mostly dirt and gravel.…
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This trail runs from Barker Branch Road to Trail 1 in the park. This trail circles around the view of the lake and the dam area. The trail travels downward away from a paved road…
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