Dirt Bike Trails Near Simpsonville, Kentucky

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Silver Creek - Playground Area

This is a part of the unmaintained county road, Maple Grove Road. This trail travels along Silver Creek and has many offshoots and playground areas. Large mud holes, hill climbs, the wall, and other fun…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Jackson Branch - Power Lines

From the mouth of Jackson Branch at Silver Creek, you will ascend a narrow rock trail to the power line clearing and travel down Woodland Heights Road, or you can travel in the opposite direction…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

River Beach Access

The trail follows along the edge of a field before dropping down by the water's edge. You may encounter a few small mud holes on your way. The beach is rocky and big enough to…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Jackson Branch Road

This county road is an unmaintained route that connects the community of Baldwin to Newby. It has one small creek crossing and has a rock and gravel surface. Taking this route will easily connect you…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa

Bogie Mill - Eddington

This trail runs between Newby and Bogie Mill. It is known locally as Eddington Lane or Newby Road. This trail will take you right into Silver Creek, with beautiful farmland and a covered bridge nearby…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

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
4.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Oil Center WMA Main Via Ringgold Road

Note that this trail is impassable during high pool seasons of Lake Cumberland, from around March to October. Exercise caution and observe the water level. This route provides access through one of four roads to…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa

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

New Hope Lookout Tower Road - DBBB

This is a well-maintained gravel road that travels around the area of the Daniel Boone National Forrest and is a part of the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway. It has excellent views of the wooded area…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
1 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
6.6
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
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

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

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

Bear Creek Falls (5138)

Access to a beautiful waterfall into the Rockcastle River. Characteristics of an old Forest Service Road. Large gravel, dirt, and shallow water crossings. Some washouts around one foot deep. Beautiful drive through a less-trafficked area…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp

Lake Branch 3171

This trail is within the boundaries of the Daniel Boone National Forest and travels out of the area of Wind Cave to the Lake Branch area. The trail is somewhat maintained with the branches and…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa

Big Branch 3044

This trail is within the boundaries of the Daniel Boone National Forest and travels out of the area of Turkey Foot Campground and Wind Cave. The trail is somewhat maintained with the branches and trees…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa

Reese Ridge 3044BB

This trail is within the boundaries of the Daniel Boone National Forest and travels out of the area of Reese Ridge to the Wood Cutting Branch area. The trail is somewhat maintained with the branches…
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Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa

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
16.9
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

4005A

This trail is more like the old school Appalachian four wheeling trails than most Forest Service roads. There's no gravel, some tight cuts between trees, and a few mud holes. If you're trying to avoid…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Sp

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
3.8
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
1.9
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

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