Dirt Bike Trails
Near Elkfork, Kentucky

This is a pass that goes through the old Arrington Branch and then goes up a curvy, rocky hill with low, tight clearances. You will pass by old homesteads and wetland areas as you go up the hill. You will also see the tail waters of Yatesville Lake.
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This trail can be extreme. It is a shortcut over the hill from Arrington Pass and has really steep hill climbs with tree roots, rocks, and mud. However, there is a hidden gem: it boasts a waterfall in the middle if you know where to look.
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This trail comes off of Top of the World Drive and goes up and over a hill through a heavily wooded area with lots of tight turns. It will eventually bring you up the hill through the pine trees and dead end at a cleared-off area on the tip top of the hill.
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Big Branch Hill travels from Top of the World Drive across the hill to Big Branch. The trail is rough and often rutty with some very large deep mud holes. Be prepared to do some tight navigating around trees and other debris, and be mindful of the wildlife in the area evidence of bears has been seen...
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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 already mapped trails in the area, and there will be more to come. This trail is a great spot to start your o...
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Dry Ridge Trail is a bumpy, rocky trail that travels on the edge of a cliff down the hill to where it ties into Rich Creek Trail. The property owners have asked that you not open or close any gates or fences and please take your trash with you when you leave. This is a very scenic trail.
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This trail comes off of KY 32 and goes up and over a hill through a heavily wooded area with lots of tight turns. It will eventually bring you out at Rich Creek boat dock. Rich Creek Trail can be accessed by crossing the creek from Rich Creek Connection.
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This trail, along with Board Tree Loop, is closed in November and December per the land owner's request. This trail is part of the Board Tree Loop, offering more options and possibilities to ride and explore. The path is easy to travel and takes you through a couple of large open old log yards with ...
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This is a very scenic trail that travels around the Rich Creek area of Yatesville Lake. You'll see an array of wildlife, and the beavers seem to create their own ecosystem. The trail itself dead-ends, but before you head back out, be sure you check out Lover's Loop.
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Cedgap Trail starts at Kentucky 32 and goes up the hill past the old Cedgap General Store, across the ridge, and dips over the hill to the right. Once off the gravel, you will experience tight turns over tree roots and rocks and will end at Dry Ridge Road.
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Kind of rugged terrain on an old haul road, mainly rock and gravel. Runs along the rock wall as it winds deeper into the hills towards Butcher Holler. You see deer, turkey, and the occasional elk on Trail 5. Black bears are in the area, but rarely seen on the trail.
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Trail 6 is a blue trail that, like many others, changes with the weather. Rain ruts, washouts, and mud holes make this trail a great little thrill ride to get to Butcher Holler. Once you hit the black top, you can go left to visit Loretta Lynn's Homeplace or go right to continue on the Butcher Holle...
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This is an extension of Trail 5, making it three-quarters of a mile longer, with plans to extend it. Trail 5 leads you to a few new trails that we have opened up in the Butcher Holler area. Deer, bobcats, turkey, black bear, and elk have all been seen in this area.
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Trail 7 is an old haul road once used by the mines. Full of twists and turns with the occasional rain ruts. As it winds you through the hills, you will notice wildlife like deer, turkey, rabbits, and the occasional elk. Trail 7 also takes you out to Route 3 if you miss your turn for Trail 8.
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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...
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Trail 3 takes you from Trail 6 in Butcher Holler up to the top, where Trails 5, 2, and 11 are. There are a couple of decent climbs going up, but they're not too bad, so we labeled this a blue trail. You will see a couple of cool rock formations along the way.
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Trail 11 is a great new blue trail that's about a mile long. It dead-ends at the top for now, but there is plenty of room to park or turn around and go back down. It also leads you to the other end of Trail 2, which is a new black trail. You can see some rock formations along this trail as well as w...
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Trail 4 is a half-mile trail that takes you from the end of Trail 5 back around to Trail 5 again. There are a few muddy spots, so we labeled this a blue trail. You usually always see deer on this trail. There is potential to open another trail or two from Trail 4 very soon.
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Trail 2 is a black trail. Its a steep climb from each end of it and goes along the ridge line. It's narrow in spots where it weaves through the trees, but has beautiful views and rock formations along the way! Trail 2 is only three-quarters of a mile long, but it's a very fun trail in the backwoods ...
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A gorgeous trail with a mix of varying terrain types. Gravel, dirt, and mud will all be experienced. Most of the trail is easy with a moderate section of ruts and off camber. Make sure to bring recovery gear. This is a high clearance trail. Very lush foliage with lots of wild ferns line the trail. S...
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This is a pass that goes through the old Arrington Branch and then goes up a curvy, rocky hill with low, tight clearances. You will pass by old homesteads and wetland areas as you go up the hill. You will also see the tail waters of Yatesville Lake.
Learn more about Arrington Branch Pass

This trail can be extreme. It is a shortcut over the hill from Arrington Pass and has really steep hill climbs with tree roots, rocks, and mud. However, there is a hidden gem: it boasts a waterfall in the middle if you know where to look.
Learn more about Shagnast Hill

This trail comes off of Top of the World Drive and goes up and over a hill through a heavily wooded area with lots of tight turns. It will eventually bring you up the hill through the pine trees and dead end at a cleared-off area on the tip top of the hill.
Learn more about Top of The World Trail

Big Branch Hill travels from Top of the World Drive across the hill to Big Branch. The trail is rough and often rutty with some very large deep mud holes. Be prepared to do some tight navigating around trees and other debris, and be mindful of the wildlife in the area evidence of bears has been seen...
Learn more about Big Branch Hill

This is a pass that goes through the old Arrington Branch and then goes up a curvy, rocky hill with low, tight clearances. You will pass by old homesteads and wetland areas as you go up the hill. You will also see the tail waters of Yatesville Lake.
Learn more about Arrington Branch Pass

This trail can be extreme. It is a shortcut over the hill from Arrington Pass and has really steep hill climbs with tree roots, rocks, and mud. However, there is a hidden gem: it boasts a waterfall in the middle if you know where to look.
Learn more about Shagnast Hill

This trail comes off of Top of the World Drive and goes up and over a hill through a heavily wooded area with lots of tight turns. It will eventually bring you up the hill through the pine trees and dead end at a cleared-off area on the tip top of the hill.
Learn more about Top of The World Trail

Big Branch Hill travels from Top of the World Drive across the hill to Big Branch. The trail is rough and often rutty with some very large deep mud holes. Be prepared to do some tight navigating around trees and other debris, and be mindful of the wildlife in the area evidence of bears has been seen...
Learn more about Big Branch Hill