Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Wheelwright, Kentucky

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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Trail 33 is a green trail and is just a small loop off Trail 15. Has a great lookout point. It is an old haul road from the mining days and a spot where they…
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Trail 22 is a short green trail. When you travel this trail in late summer, early fall, you see why it's called lovers lane with its picturesque views and field of wildflowers. It's a great…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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,…
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RV 20 is a 540-yard-long spur off of RV1 in the Ridgeview trail system. The trail is grassy and overgrown, with tight corners and dense tree cover on both sides. It features some dips, bumps,…
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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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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…
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RV29 is a short, grassy connector trail through dense woods between trails RV53 and RV21. It features a semi-steep climb followed by a gradual descent. While the descent has slight ruts, the trail is not…
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RV21 is a mile-long trail that runs through the middle of the Ridgeview system, featuring dense woods and grassy sections along a hillside. The trail offers a flowy experience with dips, bumps, and semi-steep grades…
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RV3 is a 0.6-mile trail that runs through the middle of the Ridgeview system. The west end begins with a section of embedded and loose cobble as it climbs to the ridgeline. It then transitions…
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RV11 is a short, half-mile trail in the center of the Ridgeview system that provides access to several other easy trails. The route is grassy and overgrown in places, with flat embedded rock layers and…
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RV 23 is a short 230-yard connector trail that descends gradually from east to west between RV11 and RV1. It travels through a scenic section of forest dominated by eastern white pines. The path includes…
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RV5 is a short loop trail, less than half a mile long, connecting back to RV3. It begins with a rutted climb from the north end at the intersection with RV3, then follows a ridgeline.…
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RV13 begins at the south end as a wide, easy trail with a gradual gravelly surface and small loose rock. It runs along the forest floor beside a ravine, following a shelf-like path cut into…
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Little Shepherd is an unpaved route from Harlan KY to Cumberland KY. This route rides across a mountain ridge giving you wonderful views of the surrounding areas. There are multiple pull-offs that function as overlooks…
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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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RV7 is a short 365-yard connector trail that runs along the edge of a hillside. It is generally wide and gradual, with a large rut along one side but ample space for maneuvering. The trail…
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RV31 is an easy trail nearly two miles long, beginning as a wide, gravelly route that follows the mountain top and hillsides. It narrows slightly when entering dense woods along the ridge but remains manageable.…
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The first half of RV49, when driven counterclockwise, is a wide and gravelly route with loose rock and ruts, following a flat, gradual grade to a maintained oil and gas site. The second half transitions…
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RV39 is a short, quarter-mile connector trail that links two segments of RV31. It runs along a hillside through dense woods, with low leafy branches occasionally hanging into the track. Drivers should watch for sticks,…
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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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RV27 is a short spur trail just over a quarter mile long that branches off RV25 and connects to RV1. It climbs through very dense forest with tight hairpin turns and mild switchbacks. The surface…
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