Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Salt Lick, Kentucky

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 the Cumberland Ranger District. The trail is located in moderately rugged terrain, primarily follow...
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Nice, easy gravel road, following an abandoned railroad. It offers views of the valley below and an operational rock quarry across the way. This road is an abandoned rail bed from the days when the Red River Gorge was being logged. There are no obstacles along this route in typical conditions, but o...
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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 trails that run all over the area. Myers Fork leads to some beautiful parts of Frenchburg.
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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 vehicles wide, and well maintained. Camping spots are spread out along the entire length of ...
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Easy gravel drive on a semi-maintained Forest Service road. No destination, just out and back. Offers views of the valley below and geological formations to explore. seen two cave entrances. There is an abandoned cabin that sits off down in the valley below. Great trail for someone looking for a saf...
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Gravel service road for Bowen, Kentucky, that runs along the Mountain Parkway. This trail is out-and-back only, no thruway traffic. Ends at a farmer's field, which is closed off by a gate. It provides views of farmland and the Mountain Parkway along the way, with only a couple of shallow mudholes.
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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 and is suitable for all ages. The trail has some spur ridge lines off it for future trail expansi...
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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 to make the hard right at the 201 Trail intersection if you wish to continue on Trail 1. The Trail offers towering views...
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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 trail. You will also find Sand Lick Road that comes out onto Trail 5.
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Trail 12 is a lengthy trail that runs through the west side of the park, which has many trails coming off of it. This could be considered one of the main thoroughfares through this side of the park. You will find several places to stop and take in the views of the surrounding areas of the park.
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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. Here you will find wonderful views and some cool photo shots of the overlook area and the Hollerwood sign hanging from the cliffs.
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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 easy ride on over to the other parts of the park to ride.
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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 significant trails of the park to explore and ride on that come off of this trail.
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Trail 10 is a short two-part trail that will connect the west side of the park with several trails. This will be more of a bypass trail from Barkers Branch Road that will lead down into the park if you do not wish to use Trail 49 as an entry point trail.
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Trail 8 is somewhat of a connector from the east side of the park to the west side of the park. This is an overall easy trail that allows easy passing of vehicles and is enjoyable with good views and several places to pull off the trail and enjoy the surrounding areas.
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This is an easy trail to a hard rock climb at the top of the trail. Then you can go past the climb and circle back around to Trail 11. The hill climb at the top is a good spot to hang out and try your skill and test your machine on the optional rock climb
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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 this area is surrounded by trees and is a nice place to stop before heading into the park.
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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 called Barkers Branch Road and goes to the trail split of Trail 1, 4, and 46, all at the Sand Lick Fork.
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This is an easy pass-through trail that cuts some of the turns of Trail 8; you start and finish on Trail 8. It's a good trail if you are trying to get to another trail you have on your hit list, or you are trying to get out of the woods a little faster
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Trail 11 is a lengthy trail that runs through the west side of the park that has many trails coming off of it. This could be considered one of the main thoroughfares through this side of the park. You will find several places to stop and taken in the views of the surrounding areas of the park.
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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 the Cumberland Ranger District. The trail is located in moderately rugged terrain, primarily follow...
Learn more about White Sulphur ATV Loop to Overlook

Nice, easy gravel road, following an abandoned railroad. It offers views of the valley below and an operational rock quarry across the way. This road is an abandoned rail bed from the days when the Red River Gorge was being logged. There are no obstacles along this route in typical conditions, but o...
Learn more about Amos Cut

Easy gravel drive on a semi-maintained Forest Service road. No destination, just out and back. Offers views of the valley below and geological formations to explore. seen two cave entrances. There is an abandoned cabin that sits off down in the valley below. Great trail for someone looking for a saf...
Learn more about June Bug

Gravel service road for Bowen, Kentucky, that runs along the Mountain Parkway. This trail is out-and-back only, no thruway traffic. Ends at a farmer's field, which is closed off by a gate. It provides views of farmland and the Mountain Parkway along the way, with only a couple of shallow mudholes.
Learn more about Bowen Service Road

Nice, easy gravel road, following an abandoned railroad. It offers views of the valley below and an operational rock quarry across the way. This road is an abandoned rail bed from the days when the Red River Gorge was being logged. There are no obstacles along this route in typical conditions, but o...
Learn more about Amos Cut

Easy gravel drive on a semi-maintained Forest Service road. No destination, just out and back. Offers views of the valley below and geological formations to explore. seen two cave entrances. There is an abandoned cabin that sits off down in the valley below. Great trail for someone looking for a saf...
Learn more about June Bug

Gravel service road for Bowen, Kentucky, that runs along the Mountain Parkway. This trail is out-and-back only, no thruway traffic. Ends at a farmer's field, which is closed off by a gate. It provides views of farmland and the Mountain Parkway along the way, with only a couple of shallow mudholes.
Learn more about Bowen Service Road

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 and is suitable for all ages. The trail has some spur ridge lines off it for future trail expansi...
Learn more about Trail 2 - High Ground