Pistol Creek
Total Miles
18.8
Elevation
401.76 ft
Duration
4 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail Overview
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.
Photos of Pistol Creek
Difficulty
Some of the rocks in the creek bed are large, and there are a few deeper mud puddles on the dirt section.
Status Reports
Justin Preher
Jun 22, 2024
2020 Jeep Gladiator
Obstructed
Downed Tree
Several large trees down in the creek that blocked the route.
Dave Harness
May 02, 2024
1997 Isuzu Trooper
Open
Trail was not wet, but not dry either. The two mud pits toward the very end (we went counterclockwise from Hwy 1209) were not nearly as bad as last year when we went.
David Fox Ii
Mar 23, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
First 1/3 of trail was wide open due to logging. Second half was amazing!!!
Tom Mccormick
Feb 10, 2024
2021 Jeep Gladiator
Open
Muddy/Wet
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