Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Philpot, Kentucky

An easy bypass to some hills and ravines of Trail 1, Trail 1A provides access to Trail 4 for dirt bikes and horses. Part of the trail is a former haul road from when Interlake was a coal mine. It's mostly rock, doesn't see much traffic, and is only 0.31 miles.
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This enjoyable roller coaster like loop trail is just off Trail 1 not far from the parking lot. It starts at the Trail 6 sign, then takes a one-way trail, 6A. That will end with an easy out (not included in submission) or continue to another one-way trail, 6B. It makes a loop trail with some tigh...
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Trail 5 BF Goodrich Trail is an ideal route for stock four-wheel-drive vehicles, SxSs, and families seeking a scenic, gentle offroad adventure through the wooded terrain of Interlake State Recreation Area. Spanning approximately one mile, this trail offers rolling dirt hills and small mudholes that ...
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Trail 1 is the main access trail in the Interlake Off-Road State Recreation Area and is a loop that starts/stops at the first parking area inside the park. It is mostly rock/hard pack and can be traveled in about any weather. There are several other trails off to the sides of varying difficulty, as ...
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Trail 2 is the northern loop of easy trails. The trail varies from rocky, to road-like gravel, to mud. It connects to some of the more difficult trails and northern challenge areas in the off-road. There is an extension off Trail 2 to access the more difficult trails, 2B and 2C. The trail wanders on...
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Trail 2D(Easy) is an easy-rated loop trail off the main loop for this area of the park, Trail 2. Trail 2D(easy) is a wooded section that shares an area with an ATV-only trail marked as 2D(intermediate). The trail goes around the perimeter of a challenge area with some short steep climbs and larger...
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Houchin Ferry Road is a 5-mile out-and-back trail that is located within Mammoth Cave National Park. The trail begins off Ollie Road and ends along the Green River. There is no longer a possible way to cross the river at the end of the trail so you must turn back. Along the trail are a few parking a...
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Ugly Creek Road is a 3.5-mile one-way trail that is located within Mammoth Cave National Park. The trail begins off Green River Ferry Road (1352) and ends on Dennison Ferry Road. The trail can be run in either direction; however, there is a possible impassable water crossing closer to the Green Rive...
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The Cadiz Campground Trail begins within Shawnee National Forest at Cadiz Campground, a primitive-style campground that offers designated campsites with fire pits, restroom facilities, and a water fill spigot. The route starts as a maintained gravel road and provides easy access from within the camp...
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River to River Trail is a gravel route within Shawnee National Forest that provides access to backcountry hiking and equestrian trails. The road is generally easy to follow and travels through a more remote section of the forest, offering a quieter experience for those looking to explore beyond main...
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Whoopie Cat Lake Trail is a gravel road within Shawnee National Forest that leads to a quiet lake access point with a small gravel boat ramp and parking area. The route is easy to follow and consists of typical forest gravel terrain. The launch area is best suited for small boats, kayaks, canoes, an...
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High Knob Trail is a gravel route within Shawnee National Forest that travels through an equestrian campground before climbing to a scenic overlook. Drivers should use caution when passing through the campground area, yielding to horses and minimizing speed and dust. The trail gradually gains elevat...
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A fun, increasingly primitive forest trail that starts relatively easy with mild rock gardens, shallow muddy ruts, and occasional off-camber sections before steadily tightening as you travel deeper into the woods. Expect significant overgrowth and pinstriping throughout. About halfway in, the trail ...
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An easy bypass to some hills and ravines of Trail 1, Trail 1A provides access to Trail 4 for dirt bikes and horses. Part of the trail is a former haul road from when Interlake was a coal mine. It's mostly rock, doesn't see much traffic, and is only 0.31 miles.
Learn more about Trail 1A

This enjoyable roller coaster like loop trail is just off Trail 1 not far from the parking lot. It starts at the Trail 6 sign, then takes a one-way trail, 6A. That will end with an easy out (not included in submission) or continue to another one-way trail, 6B. It makes a loop trail with some tigh...
Learn more about 6A &6B loop

Trail 5 BF Goodrich Trail is an ideal route for stock four-wheel-drive vehicles, SxSs, and families seeking a scenic, gentle offroad adventure through the wooded terrain of Interlake State Recreation Area. Spanning approximately one mile, this trail offers rolling dirt hills and small mudholes that ...
Learn more about Trail 5 BF Goodrich Trail

Trail 1 is the main access trail in the Interlake Off-Road State Recreation Area and is a loop that starts/stops at the first parking area inside the park. It is mostly rock/hard pack and can be traveled in about any weather. There are several other trails off to the sides of varying difficulty, as ...
Learn more about Trail 1

An easy bypass to some hills and ravines of Trail 1, Trail 1A provides access to Trail 4 for dirt bikes and horses. Part of the trail is a former haul road from when Interlake was a coal mine. It's mostly rock, doesn't see much traffic, and is only 0.31 miles.
Learn more about Trail 1A

This enjoyable roller coaster like loop trail is just off Trail 1 not far from the parking lot. It starts at the Trail 6 sign, then takes a one-way trail, 6A. That will end with an easy out (not included in submission) or continue to another one-way trail, 6B. It makes a loop trail with some tigh...
Learn more about 6A &6B loop

Trail 5 BF Goodrich Trail is an ideal route for stock four-wheel-drive vehicles, SxSs, and families seeking a scenic, gentle offroad adventure through the wooded terrain of Interlake State Recreation Area. Spanning approximately one mile, this trail offers rolling dirt hills and small mudholes that ...
Learn more about Trail 5 BF Goodrich Trail

Trail 1 is the main access trail in the Interlake Off-Road State Recreation Area and is a loop that starts/stops at the first parking area inside the park. It is mostly rock/hard pack and can be traveled in about any weather. There are several other trails off to the sides of varying difficulty, as ...
Learn more about Trail 1