Dirt Bike Trails
Near Payne Gap, 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 summer, occasional tight switchbacks, and short climbs. This trail leads to Trail 6 which eventually wraps b...
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This is the Mid-Mountain Bench Trail that completes the loop around the Fishpond Lake property. It's slightly more technical than Trail 1, but still a main trail. Expect more narrow bench-cut mine roads, but less standing water and mud. Trail 6 gives access to some out-and-back spur trails to the to...
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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 route leads to one of the most scenic overlooks on a Kentucky OHV trail and there's a picnic t...
Learn more about Trail 25

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 other infrastructure located on Caney Mountain. This trail can be driven with basic 4x4 and street tires when...
Learn more about Trail 23 - Flatwoods Road

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 will be the thoroughfare for finding most all the other trails in the park. This trail is roughly just ove...
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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 that is developed and many more to develop. There's plenty of primitive camping available with nearly 6,000 acres in the...
Learn more about Flat Fork

This trail is a point-to-point route that begins as a two-track gravel road following Caney Creek. Expect multiple water crossings; depending on recent rainfall, these can range from A foot deep to completely impassable. The initial stretch features several pull-offs offering stunning views of tower...
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This trail begins at an abandoned coal mine, twisting back and forth through a covered forest as it makes its way to the top of a regrown strip mine full of roaming wild horses. After seeing the horses and the view from the top of the mountain you'll begin to make your way back down the other side. ...
Learn more about Wild Horse Trail (Lige Hollow)

MV73 is a 1.2-mile moderate trail that winds through dense forest on a narrow, rocky dirt path. It descends steeply along a shelfy hillside with rutted, slightly off-camber sections and tight hairpin switchbacks. The trail drops to a lower, wetter forest floor with muddy areas and continued shelf ex...
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MV4 is a nearly 3-mile-long trail running through the center of the Mountain View trail system. It is a wide, easy route with scattered loose and embedded rocks, along with occasional mud puddles. The terrain is mostly flat with gradual elevation changes. MV4 begins at MV1, passes the more difficult...
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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 descending, riders are rewarded with a scenic view overlooking the surrounding mountains, making it a ...
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MV13 is a moderate offshoot from MV1, offering a mix of flat, wide terrain and semi-steep grades. The trail includes embedded rocks and mud puddles throughout. Near the west end, it splits into two paths: the northern route is rated most difficult, while the southern split remains moderate, featurin...
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MV3 is a short quarter-mile connector between MV4 and MV1, beginning with a steep, deeply rutted incline from the west. The trail climbs a shelf path with tight turns up a hillside to a ridge, featuring more loose rock and embedded rock layers than nearby trails, making it moderately difficult. It b...
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MV80 is a challenging and scenic trail that runs through dense forest with wide sections, loose rocks, and frequent large puddles. Drivers pass giant boulders and scenic hillsides, and swampy puddles sometimes flood the entire trail width. In the middle of the route, it looks like it dead ends, but ...
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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, and some slick spots. The northern end is the steepest part of the t...
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MV21 is a short, easy spur trail off MV8 that connects the Mountain View system to State Route 650. Less than half a mile long, the trail follows a wide path with a couple of gradual switchbacks along a shelf cut into the hillside. Expect small loose rock but no significant obstacles. This is an alt...
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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 presents no significant obstacles and is easy to navigate. It allows you to bail out early from the lo...
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MV52 is a quarter-mile-long trail descending from 14 with a more technical surface. The trail is grassy and overgrown in sections, which can obscure larger loose rocks and deeper ruts, making obstacles harder to see. Drivers should proceed cautiously due to the hidden hazards along the descent. Expe...
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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. While easy overall, its narrow width and lack of recent use may require cautious navigation.
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MV51 departs from MV52 and heads east along a ridge through dense forest, featuring ruts on a steep descent. At the intersection with MV54, it turns south and continues descending along an overgrown, grassy path. The trail is shelfy in places and reconnects with MV52. Though short, it presents moder...
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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 summer, occasional tight switchbacks, and short climbs. This trail leads to Trail 6 which eventually wraps b...
Learn more about Trail 1

This is the Mid-Mountain Bench Trail that completes the loop around the Fishpond Lake property. It's slightly more technical than Trail 1, but still a main trail. Expect more narrow bench-cut mine roads, but less standing water and mud. Trail 6 gives access to some out-and-back spur trails to the to...
Learn more about Trail 6

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 route leads to one of the most scenic overlooks on a Kentucky OHV trail and there's a picnic t...
Learn more about Trail 25

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 other infrastructure located on Caney Mountain. This trail can be driven with basic 4x4 and street tires when...
Learn more about Trail 23 - Flatwoods Road

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 summer, occasional tight switchbacks, and short climbs. This trail leads to Trail 6 which eventually wraps b...
Learn more about Trail 1

This is the Mid-Mountain Bench Trail that completes the loop around the Fishpond Lake property. It's slightly more technical than Trail 1, but still a main trail. Expect more narrow bench-cut mine roads, but less standing water and mud. Trail 6 gives access to some out-and-back spur trails to the to...
Learn more about Trail 6

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 route leads to one of the most scenic overlooks on a Kentucky OHV trail and there's a picnic t...
Learn more about Trail 25

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 other infrastructure located on Caney Mountain. This trail can be driven with basic 4x4 and street tires when...
Learn more about Trail 23 - Flatwoods Road