Trail Overview

A scenic gravel lane travels through part of the Eastern Kentucky University campus. This trail goes through farmland to reach the Taylor Fork Ecological Area. Along the way, you will see wildlife, remnants of old farm implements, and training facilities of the Fire & Safety Program at EKU. Also, to note, EKU maintains a large area for trail walking and running.

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Difficulty

This is a gravel lane that consists of a few small potholes. This lane is maintained by Eastern Kentucky University. There is no need for 4WD; any licensed vehicle will be able to manage this lane.

Technical Rating

Austin w

Oct 21, 2025

Open

Marcus Denham

Jul 26, 2025

Open

Literally just a gravel road with a good view. Any vehicle could drive this.

Kristopher Robbins

Apr 10, 2025

Open

Construction, definitely only marketed for walking