Cromer Ridge - 909

Total Miles
3.3

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Cromer Ridge Road or Rockcastle River Forestry Road is a gravel, rock, and dirt trail road that is somewhat maintained by the forest service. This road runs along some ridge lines with good views as well as goes down into some low hollers as well, ending at the Rockcastle River.

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Cromer Ridge - 909
Cromer Ridge - 909

Difficulty

The trail consists of rock and dirt, with several washes creating ruts that may be up to 12" deep. There are several mud holes along the trail depending on the amount of rain during the season. There are also several places where the grade becomes steep. The road is wide enough for vehicles to find places to pass.

History

This is a part of the Sheltowee Trace that runs from northern Kentucky into Tennessee.

Technical Rating

3

Access Description

This trailhead is easy to find as it goes directly from KY 909 at the I-75 exit 49 that goes west and leads right into the trail road.

Cromer Ridge - 909 Map

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