Dirt Bike Trails
Near Wallins Creek, Kentucky

This is a gravel/dirt road uphill to a large open field with roads. The property includes open range horses and cattle, and there are lots of side trails to adventure onto. The trail can be reached off Highway 221 in Pineville, Kentucky. There's a railroad crossing as well as old gas wells on the pr...
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The majority of this trail is flat (the flattest in the park) with some shallow water/mud holes with solid bottoms. The terrain is small gravel-like rock mixed with softball-sized rocks. This drive is very picturesque, especially at the top, with a nice view from 2800 feet of elevation. You will fin...
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Trail 12 splits into two parts in the OHV area. It is divided by private land. For mapping purposes, this trail has been labeled "12a" and "12b". 12b is an easy drive and is a great way to navigate through the park. It runs between a private property boundary and the 4 Poles Overlook. There are some...
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Trail 29 is a longer trail running from east and west near the far west side of the Black Mountain ORV Adventure Area. The trail ends on the west side at a private property which is gated and labeled "FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES ONLY". Along the way, this trail travels through an area known as The Stadiu...
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Trail 27 runs north and south between Little Stadium and The Soup Bowl. Along the trail, you will come across Second Point Lookout. This trail has a rocky base and is slow-moving, with beautiful views of the mountains along the way. You will find shallow water/mud holes as well as a few elevation ch...
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Trail 25 is an enjoyable drive. This dirt trail has very few rocks and little elevation. It is fairly wide and away from the very edge of the mountain. There are some large, shallow water holes with solid bottoms. There are also a couple of nice unofficial overlooks with great views.
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This trail is just over 2 miles long and is a great opportunity to see the Black Mountain trails without getting too crazy. There are also a couple of small waterfalls to enjoy. The terrain is dirt with some small rocks and water puddles. The trail does have a few areas that could potentially wash o...
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Trail 12 splits into two parts in the OHV area. It is divided by private land. For mapping purposes, this trail has been labeled "12a" and "12b". 12a is an easy drive and is a great way to navigate through the park. There are some elevation changes and small rocks. In some areas, the trail is wide e...
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This trail starts with a steep incline with a rock ledge at the top that will be difficult to run when wet. Once past the first initial ledge, the trail is fairly easy until it intersects with trail 12. Before the intersection with trail 12, 15 runs along a ridgeline and then the mountainside, offer...
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This road is the access to the Black Mountain ORV Adventure Area from the Harlan County Campground on the north side. The road is fairly steep and well-maintained until the rental cabin area. Once past the cabins, the road turns into a trail. This trail is dirt with some small rocks, except for one ...
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Gabe's Branch Road travels between Kentucky State Highway 221 and Kentucky Route 2008. This trail is a gravel and rock road that is somewhat maintained. There are a few small ruts, but they are easy to traverse. This route can also be completed with 2WD high-clearance vehicles, and two vehicles may ...
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Trail 20 is a dirt trail and just under 2.5 miles long. It's a very scenic drive that weaves along the mountain's edge. There are some mild elevation changes and it's a great way to easily navigate from the north end to the middle of the OHV area. There are a couple of small rocky areas, but the tra...
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This is a very scenic mountain road, mostly all gravel, but it still has some rocky inclines and loose dirt. Enjoy the best view in Harlan County from Pyramid Rock if you dare to climb it. As always, be very cautious of the wildlife - several bears were seen on the way up.
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Trail 131A runs off of Kentucky State Highway 221 from Trail 131. It is made of rock and dirt. The rock road has a few minor ruts and washout spots. Several mudholes can be found along the trail. A few places have a lot of vegetation growth from the side of the road and can be tight to go through.
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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 trails. This is a maintained trail of gravel, rock, mud, and dirt, but there can be some shallow mud holes, rutting, and some r...
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233 is a wonderful ride beneath the canopy of the forest twisting and turning through the streams and rocks. The locals call this trail Bad Creek but it is nothing of the sort. This is such a beautiful trail. It can be run in both directions making a loop. Access to Trail 233 is going to be via Trai...
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This track is a beautiful drive under the canopy of the trees. There are several small creek crossings and washes to navigate through but most of this track can be driven in 2wd. If traveling from the park via 101, there is a steep hill to descend with one switchback. Be cautious here and use lower ...
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Get ready for an easy track filled with breathtaking views. This track can be run by any 4x4 vehicle, side by side, ATV, or motorcycle. The beginning of this track starts after a short drive from the Leatherwood Off Road Park. Begin at the general store and drive via Highway 699 traveling west for 5...
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This is an easy-going track to connect you to Trail 120. You can access this from 101. Expect muddy crossings and a few steep hills to navigate down. Nothing too difficult here. You will also have access to 110 and 110A from this track. This is a two-way trail so be aware of oncoming traffic.
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Trail 131 runs off of Kentucky State Highway 221. It is made of rock and dirt. The rock road has a few minor ruts and washout spots. Several mudholes can be found along the trail. A few places have a lot of vegetation growth from the side of the road and can be tight to go through.
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This is a gravel/dirt road uphill to a large open field with roads. The property includes open range horses and cattle, and there are lots of side trails to adventure onto. The trail can be reached off Highway 221 in Pineville, Kentucky. There's a railroad crossing as well as old gas wells on the pr...
Learn more about Mary's Wild Horse Trail

The majority of this trail is flat (the flattest in the park) with some shallow water/mud holes with solid bottoms. The terrain is small gravel-like rock mixed with softball-sized rocks. This drive is very picturesque, especially at the top, with a nice view from 2800 feet of elevation. You will fin...
Learn more about 36

Trail 12 splits into two parts in the OHV area. It is divided by private land. For mapping purposes, this trail has been labeled "12a" and "12b". 12b is an easy drive and is a great way to navigate through the park. It runs between a private property boundary and the 4 Poles Overlook. There are some...
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Trail 29 is a longer trail running from east and west near the far west side of the Black Mountain ORV Adventure Area. The trail ends on the west side at a private property which is gated and labeled "FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES ONLY". Along the way, this trail travels through an area known as The Stadiu...
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This is a gravel/dirt road uphill to a large open field with roads. The property includes open range horses and cattle, and there are lots of side trails to adventure onto. The trail can be reached off Highway 221 in Pineville, Kentucky. There's a railroad crossing as well as old gas wells on the pr...
Learn more about Mary's Wild Horse Trail

The majority of this trail is flat (the flattest in the park) with some shallow water/mud holes with solid bottoms. The terrain is small gravel-like rock mixed with softball-sized rocks. This drive is very picturesque, especially at the top, with a nice view from 2800 feet of elevation. You will fin...
Learn more about 36

Trail 12 splits into two parts in the OHV area. It is divided by private land. For mapping purposes, this trail has been labeled "12a" and "12b". 12b is an easy drive and is a great way to navigate through the park. It runs between a private property boundary and the 4 Poles Overlook. There are some...
Learn more about 12b

Trail 29 is a longer trail running from east and west near the far west side of the Black Mountain ORV Adventure Area. The trail ends on the west side at a private property which is gated and labeled "FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES ONLY". Along the way, this trail travels through an area known as The Stadiu...
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