Dirt Bike Trails Near Shelbyville, Kentucky

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Ugly Creek - Mammoth Cave NP

Ugly Creek Road is a 3.5-mile one-way trail that is located within Mammoth Cave National Park. The trail begins off Green River Ferry Road (1352) and ends on Dennison Ferry Road. The trail can be…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Daughtry to Sheltowee Trace

Daughtry ln starts out as a nice gravel road for about 2 miles. There's a couple creek crossings which one can get deep and fast moving. Once you've crossed the creek you'll go through a…
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Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Houchin Ferry - Mammoth Cave NP

Houchin Ferry Road is a 5-mile out-and-back trail that is located within Mammoth Cave National Park. The trail begins off Ollie Road and ends along the Green River. There is no longer a possible way…
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Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa

Henry Mountain Road

This is a beautiful gravel road that leads to a walking trail for the old cottage furnace. It is an easy gravel road with beautiful trees and wildlife. There are a few other side roads…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Rock Lick / Pipeline Exit

This is a very scenic trail that runs along and through Rock Lick Creek. There are multiple creek crossings, as well a few deep and off-camber mud holes. Most of the deep mud holes have…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Rockcastle Exploring River Bypass

This wooded, mountain road is an easy gravel bypass. The road takes you by the Wildcat Mountain Civil War monuments and battlefield. It's a very beautiful drive and full of history.
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Pistol Creek

This is a great, 19-mile loop that takes you through a rocky creek beds and some fun obstacles. It is a scenic drive overlooking the Kentucky River.
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Total Miles
17.9
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Mountain Springs Road

Mountain Springs Road is a challenging track through a thick forest with lots of mud and ledges. There is a small rock garden towards the southern end of the trail. This route starts at the…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

KAT Hard 2

This is a 1000-mile scenic loop through Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia. This is one of the harder sections. It's an awesome section with lots of mud, but most of the mud holes have a…
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Total Miles
8
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Spaas Creek

Spaas Creek is a wonderful 6-mile creek ride east of Winchester. It is located inside the Daniel Boone National Forest and is a short distance from many other rides in the area. The northern trailhead…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su

Trail 15 Hollerwood Park

This trail is Green Trail 15 at Hollerwood Offroad Park. It intersects with several Green, Blue, and Black trails. Some OPTIONAL difficult rock pinch (tight squeeze) points along the way but have bypasses maintaining its…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Sand Lick Rd

This is a dirt and gravel road with large ruts and deep puddles. It is a very scenic trail with a few side trails to explore. There are some creek crossings, as well a place…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
7 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Wentworth School Rd

The trail less traveled. This is an old road that leads to the Smyth Cemetery. Its a nice easy trail with a lot of low hanging branches.
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Cold Iron Fork Road

This is an easy trail with a couple moderate sections. Not recommended when conditions are wet, as it can become very slick and rutted. The trail has lots of character with wild roses and plenty…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

New Virgina Ridge Rd to Hidden Lake

This is a nice trail that takes you to a secluded pond. It is a great spot to camp and fish. There are some low hanging branches to watch out for, and some muddy spots…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Su

Sinking Creek

Sinking Creek is a very scenic trail that features large rock walls and a few springs that feed out of the rock. The large variety of plant life almost makes it seem tropical in the…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Lake Trail

This is a little shortcut to get to a hidden lake. It has a couple of rocky spots with a small sandstone incline. You can tie this from New Virginia Ridge Road to bypass some…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Bald Rock Fork Rd

This is a great trail for beginners, and has a little bit of everything. Mostly gravel roads with a couple creek crossings, creek bed and a steep gravel hill. There are old oil buildings and…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

No Man's Overlook

Beautiful overlook of the area. This trail has been recently graded so its nice and flat. There could be some lose dirt and mud when wet. Be cautious when up here as there is no…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Su

Fixer Rd DBBB

Fixer Road is another section of the Daniel Boone Backwood Byway. This trail has a creek crossing, a creek bed section and some mud. It is very scenic and ties in with a few other…
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Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Cave Fork Rd DBBB

A beautiful trail with plenty of scenery and a few shallow creek crossings. There are plenty of spots to pull over and enjoy the outdoors, and the creeks are cold and clear. This trail is…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Wayne Benson Road

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…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Walkers Creek

This is a really fun and beautiful trail. It starts with a rocky decent to a deep water crossin,g and then a long, straight stretch. There are several puddles with a solid bottom. Once you…
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Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Su

White Sulphur ATV Loop to Overlook

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…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Cowen Creek

Cowen Creek is a very beautiful trail. It follows a creek bed with rocks and mud holes to navigate. There are two waterfalls to climb. This trail requires high clearance.
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Old Fincastle Rd

This is a short trail with one difficult obstacle at the end. It is a mild trail to a deep creek crossing. Then a little off-camber dirt trail to the main event. Old Fincastle is…
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Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Old Fincastle/Big Andy Ridge

This is an awesome scenic trail. You can skip the Old Fincastle section if you just want an easy drive through the Red River Gorge.
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Total Miles
13.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi