Off-Road Trails in Kentucky

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Learn more about Happy Top
Happy Top

Happy Top

This is a great little back road. One section is dirt with a rutted rocky incline, then its all gravel. There is a cell tower at the top of the hill providing service. Lots of…
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Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Hard 11 - KAT
Hard 11 - KAT

Hard 11 - KAT

The KAT Hard 11 is made up of sections including Walker Creek Road and Old Fincastle. This particular track begins at the bypass to the very narrow section of the main trail. Most of the…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Hematite Lake - FS 176
Hematite Lake - FS 176

Hematite Lake - FS 176

The Hematite Lake FS 176 is a gravel forestry road and picnic area through the center-east Kentucky section, Lake Barkley side, of the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. The FS 176 is a…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Hematite Tower Road - FS 310
Hematite Tower Road - FS 310

Hematite Tower Road - FS 310

Hematite Tower Road FS 310 is a natural-improved forestry route through the center inland Kentucky section of the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. This trail parallels the east of Woodland Trace, coming near…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Henry Mountain Road
Henry Mountain Road

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
4.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Henry Mtn Rd
Henry Mtn Rd

Henry Mtn Rd

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
4.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about High Ridge Towers
High Ridge Towers

High Ridge Towers

This trail intersects with 16 Creeks trail and runs out a long stretch of high ridges with some excellent views of the surrounding area. The east side of the trail goes to several cell/radio towers…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Honker Lake - FS 177
Honker Lake - FS 177

Honker Lake - FS 177

Honker Lake - FS 177 is a gravel forest road through the center-east Kentucky section, Lake Barkley side, of the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. Due to the Wildlife Refuge that exists at…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Learn more about Houchin Ferry - Mammoth Cave NP
Houchin Ferry - Mammoth Cave NP

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
5.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Indian Creek Road
Indian Creek Road

Indian Creek Road

Indian Creek Road located in one of the northern portions of Daniel Boone National Forest and is a popular local summer destination for camping, swimming, and fishing. The majority of the road is gravel, two…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer
Learn more about Indian Ridge Road - DBBB
Indian Ridge Road - DBBB

Indian Ridge Road - DBBB

This trail starts from Highway 89 with a creek crossing that has been known to be high. After a strong rain, the crossing can be more than 18 inches deep. The trail is a little…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Ironton Road II - FS 144
Ironton Road II - FS 144

Ironton Road II - FS 144

Ironton Road II FS 144 is the western portion of the Ironton Road being split in two by the Woodland Trace Road. It is a gravel forestry road through the center inland area of the…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Jackson Branch - Power Lines
Jackson Branch - Power Lines

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
1.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Jackson Branch Road
Jackson Branch Road

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
1.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about JC Trail 1
JC Trail 1

JC Trail 1

A very easy trail with mostly gravel, some mud, and just a few small ruts. It will take you down a curvy path through the woods and farmland. This is a very good trail for…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about JC Trail 2
JC Trail 2

JC Trail 2

This is a short, moderate trail that will take you through some farmland over to another trail. One side is a gravel road, but halfway through the trail, it turns into a good, not easy,…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about JC Trail 3
JC Trail 3

JC Trail 3

This is an easy gravel road with some small mud holes, a rocky creek crossing, and some small rocky hills. It's a very good beginner trail that connects some of the trails to the main…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Jellico Creek Road
Jellico Creek Road

Jellico Creek Road

Jellico Creek Road, aka Rock Creek Road, connects to Angel Mountain Road and Little Rock Road to the west and then transitions to pavement to the east. Along the 2.75 mile route, you'll find several…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Jenny Ridge Road - FS 153
Jenny Ridge Road - FS 153

Jenny Ridge Road - FS 153

The Jenny Ridge FS 153 is a gravel forestry road through the center area of the Kentucky section of the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. This road doesn't feature any direct lakeside access…
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Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Johnson Hollow
Johnson Hollow

Johnson Hollow

A trail on the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway, this moderately challenging trail has some hill climbs with rock ledges and off-camber climbs through dense, leaf-littered trails that can be slick with non-off-road tires. This trail…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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ATV trails in Kentucky

Learn more about 1 to 2 Road
1 to 2 Road

1 to 2 Road

The 1 to 2 Road, is a semi-maintained creek gravel and dirt primary road, with natural tendencies, connecting point to point from the 1 intersection to the 2 intersection in Turkey Bay OHV, within the…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 101
101

101

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…
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Total Miles
12.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about 101A
101A

101A

Depending on the rig, this trail can become relatively narrow and tight, making maneuvering technical. It runs through a thick area of pine trees and has a natural dirt surface. Several turns and curves make…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 102
102

102

102 is just across from the General Store / Office and goes along the kudzu (Pueraria Montana)- covered hillside. As you ascend the hillside, you can overlook the General Store / Office, Stage, and Parking…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Winter, Summer, Fall
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UTV/side-by-side trails in Kentucky

Learn more about 1 to 2 Road
1 to 2 Road

1 to 2 Road

The 1 to 2 Road, is a semi-maintained creek gravel and dirt primary road, with natural tendencies, connecting point to point from the 1 intersection to the 2 intersection in Turkey Bay OHV, within the…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 101
101

101

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…
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Total Miles
12.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about 101A
101A

101A

Depending on the rig, this trail can become relatively narrow and tight, making maneuvering technical. It runs through a thick area of pine trees and has a natural dirt surface. Several turns and curves make…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 102
102

102

102 is just across from the General Store / Office and goes along the kudzu (Pueraria Montana)- covered hillside. As you ascend the hillside, you can overlook the General Store / Office, Stage, and Parking…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Winter, Summer, Fall
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