Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Phelps, Kentucky

DA 21 is a 3-mile easy access corridor starting directly across State Route 49 from the Devil Anse staging area. It begins on pavement running parallel to the highway alongside a rock wall, then climbs…
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DA 18 is a long, easy transfer trail featuring a wide path winding through lush forest with scenic rock walls and a tall, leafy canopy. Occasional downed trees and mud puddles may appear after storms,…
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DA 23 is a long, nearly 5-mile trail that winds gradually through lush forest and around scenic rocky hillsides. The route is mostly wide, smooth, and easy, with shallow ruts and minor loose rock typical…
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DA 30 is an easy, wide trail that runs alongside a pipeline, offering gradual grades, smooth corners, and plenty of room for two-way travel. The route features scenic rock walls and an overlook under the…
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BM 26, when approached from the north, begins as a narrow, shelf-like descent down the mountain with a mostly smooth surface and occasional rocky patches. It drops to the forest floor beside Lick Creek, where…
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From its south end, BM 16 begins as a wide, smooth, and easy path with room for two-way travel, making for a mellow start. As it continues, the trail narrows slightly and introduces more loose…
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BM 17 continues from BM 16 on a narrower, shelfy path wrapping around the hillside. It features minor ruts and embedded rock surfaces with a bit of loose rock. The dark, coal-like dirt adds to…
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BM 13 is a 4.3-mile easy-rated access corridor typical of the Buffalo Mountain system, offering wide, smooth, and graded terrain with room for two-way travel and excellent visibility. It features gradual grades, casual wide corners,…
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BM 15 is a 4.8-mile access route in the Buffalo Mountain Trail System, offering a smooth, gradual ascent from the staging area into the hills. The trail begins as a wide, gravel path under consistent…
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BM 20 is a 5-mile, wide, easy access corridor that winds through lush forest with a high tree canopy and excellent visibility. The trail follows a curvy, shelfy path along the hillside beside scenic rock…
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BM 34 is a 1.6-mile loop off BM 25 featuring a shelfy, moderately narrow path that winds along the mountainside. The trail includes loose dirt, some ruts, and a series of moderate switchbacks, offering open…
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BM 22 is a 2-mile easy connector descending down from the hilltops at trail 15, down to near Highway 52 and the intersection with trail 10. It offers a mostly wide path with occasional narrower…
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BM 12 climbs from Highway 52 on the west end with a rutted ascent and tight switchbacks, then levels out into a wide shelfy path that serves as an easy access corridor. The 2.3-mile trail…
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BM 19 forms an easy 2.5-mile loop through lush forest with wide paths, scenic rocky cliffs, and dark coal-like soil in places. While mostly gradual with minimal elevation change, the trail includes narrower shelfy sections…
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BM 10 is a long, easy access route connecting the town of Williamson to the Buffalo Mountain Trail System. Primarily wide, smooth, and gradual with sweeping corners, it serves as a convenient community connector for…
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Trail BM 11 is a 5-mile access corridor in the Buffalo Mountain Trail System, beginning from highway 52 and climbing steadily through a lush forest. It starts as a wide dirt trail with gradual, sweeping…
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BM 37 is a 0.6-mile connector between BM 36 and BM 10, offering an easy alternative route on the west side of the Buffalo Mountain Trail System. The trail passes a radio tower and runs…
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BM 36 is a short but steep 0.8-mile climb from south to north, zigzagging up the mountainside on the far west side of the Buffalo Mountain Trail System near Williamson. The trail is narrow and…
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The elevation slowly climbs from the creek bed to the top of the mountain. The dirt is hard-packed with a couple of rocky spots. Anyone with experience can do this without worrying. This is another…
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This is an 11-mile easy trail through the Coal Canyon trail system, through mostly easy terrain with a few steeper and rockier sections. It connects the main trail area from the staging area to the…
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This trail will take you from "mud hole point" down to the "Right Fork of Hell Creek" to gain quick access out of the hills for help or repair. It does not have any side…
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CC48 begins at its south end behind the Dollar Tree parking lot, just past the train tracks and a gate marked with ATV route signs. The trail starts as a wider path with loose rock,…
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CC17 forms a 0.8-mile loop above State Highway 744 and is accessed via CC43 from the staging area. The trail travels through open fields with minor loose rock, shallow ruts, and occasional embedded larger rocks.…
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CC101 begins on the east end with a wide, shelfy descent along an open hillside featuring embedded and loose rock, sun exposure, and expansive views. The trail rolls gently over small hills and passes oil…
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CC9 is a 0.8-mile loop off of CC101 that runs through open fields and meadows. The trail is wide with a gravel surface and small loose rock, making for a smooth and gradual ride. It…
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CC19 is a short quarter-mile connector between CC17 and CC20, beginning off the CC17 loop and heading east. The trail features minor embedded and loose rock, tight sections between bushes, and scattered mud puddles. While…
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CC18 is a short 200-yard loop off of CC20, featuring a steep hill, a tight corner, and a narrow, shelf-like path. The trail surface is slick when wet due to a thick layer of decaying…
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CC55 is an easy 1.1-mile trail near Grundy, Virginia, accessed from CC48. It follows a narrow shelf path cut into the hillside, tracing the natural curve of the mountain. The trail is generally smooth and…
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CC43 is a wide access road running parallel to State Route 744, connecting the staging area to the northern section of the trail system. The surface alternates between gravelly dirt and short sections of pavement,…
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CC8 is a one-mile, wide trail that runs through open fields, serving as an easy access route between CC1 and CC43. The surface features minor loose and embedded rock, but remains mostly smooth and obstacle-free…
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