Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Payne Gap, 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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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MV4 is a nearly 3-mile-long trail running through the center of the Mountain View trail system. It is a wide, easy route with scattered loose and embedded rocks, along with occasional mud puddles. The terrain is mostly flat with gradual elevation changes. MV4 begins at MV1, passes the more difficult...
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RV 26 is a short connector between segments of RV40 in the Ridgeview trail system, offering an easy dirt surface with a semi-steep slope. Light ruts are present, but the trail is easy overall. When descending, riders are rewarded with a scenic view overlooking the surrounding mountains, making it a ...
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RV1 is a 12-mile main access route through the Ridgeview trail system, suitable for all skill levels. The trail features mostly easy, gradual grades with narrow ridgeline sections, shelf-like paths, small loose rocks, ruts, debris, and some slick spots. The northern end is the steepest part of the t...
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MV21 is a short, easy spur trail off MV8 that connects the Mountain View system to State Route 650. Less than half a mile long, the trail follows a wide path with a couple of gradual switchbacks along a shelf cut into the hillside. Expect small loose rock but no significant obstacles. This is an alt...
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RV 24 is a very short, 100-foot long connector between segments of RV40 in the Ridgeview trail system. It features a semi-steep climb from north to south over smooth dirt with light ruts. The trail presents no significant obstacles and is easy to navigate. It allows you to bail out early from the lo...
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RV 22 is a short, 120-yard connector trail between segments of RV40 in the Ridgeview trail system. It is a grassy and overgrown shelf cut into the hillside and appears to see very little traffic. While easy overall, its narrow width and lack of recent use may require cautious navigation.
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MV14 is an easy trail that follows a wide shelf path along the edge of a hill through dense Appalachian forest. The terrain includes roots, decomposing soil, and leaf decay, with occasional muddy ruts and puddles but no significant obstacles. The trail passes alongside scenic tall rock walls and end...
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MV75 is a 0.8-mile easy trail that forms a loop with MV78. It features a wide, shelfy path with consistent mud and ruts, along with a few minor rocky sections that add some variety. The terrain is mostly smooth and manageable, making it suitable for drivers of most skill levels, although it is surro...
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MV8 is a 1.4-mile trail that makes a loop with MV7 and offers a moderately easy route through dense forest. The trail features muddy ruts, semi-steep climbs, and shelfy sections cut into the hillside, with some flat embedded rock layers adding variety to the surface. Scenic and typical of the area, ...
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MV6 is a 1.1-mile trail with a wide path and generally easy terrain, making it a good option for beginners. The trail features small embedded and loose rocks, muddy patches, and uneven ground, but maintains gradual grades and broad sweeping corners throughout. It's located near MV5 and MV22, which c...
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MV7 is a short, half-mile trail that makes a loop with MV8 and includes a mix of scenic features and moderately easy terrain. Drivers will encounter steeper grades and numerous large loose rocks, along with a shallow and easy stream crossing. The trail passes beside a picturesque blue-green pond and...
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MV16 is a fairly easy trail that runs through dense scenic forest and features a spine along a hill. The trail is relatively wide and includes sections with loose rock, roots, and sticks, along with occasional large mud puddles. It has a short bailout to State Route 650, and also parallels 650 for a...
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MV929 is a short dirt bike-only trail under a quarter mile long that forms a loop off of MV5. It follows a narrow shelf along the hillside and is faint, grassy, and overgrown in places. Expect downed branches, light mud, and tight weaving between trees. It's a quick but enjoyable detour for dirt bik...
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RV30 is a short connector trail in the Ridgeview trail system that climbs from the intersection with RV28 back up to RV1. While it is less rocky than RV28, it does feature some pronounced ruts and a semi-steep grade. Despite the slope, the trail remains easy overall with no significant obstacles.
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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

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

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 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

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

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