Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Whitesburg, 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…
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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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This green trail is almost 8 miles of gravel road. Enjoy a trip through the forest in most SUV's and 4x4's. The entire track can be done in 2WD with only a few muddy crossings.…
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This trail is pretty short and that's because the park owners have not yet finished it. 126 is designated for future use at the moment, but there are plans to make the trail accessible from…
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This is an easy green trail and it has a fantastic spot to stop and take pictures and have lunch. Located on the left, a few minutes after starting the trail, there is a cool…
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This track will take you down to Highway 510 on Line Fork. It is mostly gravel with a few spots to cross mud holes. Take it slow, and you could see wildlife along your route.…
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125 is a blue trail that will take you to trail 128 and then to trail 123. There are a few deep mud holes that you need to watch out for on this track. Other…
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This is an easy trail riding under the canopy of the trees. This trail is gravel and can be driven in 2WD. There isn't any mud or obstacles to tackle along this route, and there…
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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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Trail 121 is an easy trail that starts off with a choice. Take the smooth easy path on the left or choose to crawl the smaller rocks on the right. Nothing too difficult here, just…
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This easy-going track can be accessed from trail 101 or 114. Parts of the trail are single-vehicle roads, so be cautious of oncoming traffic, but don't worry--there are plenty of places to pass. The trail…
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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…
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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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101 runs from the General Store / Parking Area to the south side of the park out to State Highway 510. This route would be a main trailhead to access many of the other park…
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This trail could be used as a bypass trail to some of 209 and 215 if used in conjunction with some other side spur trails. This trail has a dirt and rock surface that is…
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This trail dead ends at a gas well. You must turn around and make your way back, or you can take 116A and make your way back to trail 124 down below. This track has…
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This is an easy green trail that almost any 4WD or 2WD vehicle can complete. This dead ends into private property and you will have to turn around and drive the same path back out…
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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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This trail's only function is to provide access to 124 via a dead-end trail. This is just a short offshoot through the timber and is about 50 to 75 yards in length. The trail was…
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This scenic view looks like you are driving through the jungle when the terrain is heavily covered with local kudzu (Pueraria Montana) vines. The dirt and rock trail goes up alongside a rolling hill where…
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This is an easy trail that rides along the ridge line. Nothing to worry about on this one, aside from a few shallow mud crossings. There could be some small brushes that may cause small…
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This trail is a short connector trail over to 114. There is nothing to worry about on this one. Just stay on the path and it will lead you to 114. There are a few…
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This trail was recently logged and is pretty plain. Expect lots of grasses and low shrubbery. There is a great overlook about 1/2 way through the trail. This is a great place to stop and…
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216 is a green gravel route that can be driven in 2WD until you get almost to the end. There is a wetland in the area, and it covers the road during periods of rain.…
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108 is a blue trail that can be found off of trail 101 or 107. It is a fun track that rides the ridge of the mountain with great views peaking from behind the trees.…
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This trail connects the larger majority of the trails on the north side of the park map. The trail ran consecutively and is roughly 10 miles long and is a maintained rock surface. The trail…
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Trail 104 runs along the base of the hillside trails of Clover Fork and comes from either Trail 104 or just off Kentucky State Highway 699. The trail is rock and dirt with some minor…
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This is mainly an access trail to get you back to 101 once you have started trail 108. It is very short and tight. More suitable for SXS, ATV, and motorcycle traffic. However, you can…
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Depending on the rig, this trail can become relatively narrow and tight, making maneuvering technical. It runs through a thick area of pine trees and has a natural dirt surface. Several turns and curves make…
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Trail 109 is easy and maintained and has gravel, rock, and dirt surfaces. There are some mud holes, but they are not deep. There are a few small ledges, and the width is plenty wide…
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