Off-Road Trails in Kentucky

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Learn more about Lawrence Phillips Road to Carpenter Ridge (FSR 453)
Lawrence Phillips Road to Carpenter Ridge (FSR 453)

Lawrence Phillips Road to Carpenter Ridge (FSR 453)

This portion of trail has some steep descents and ascents and some mild water crossings. This trail is a part of the Kentucky Adventure Trail and is labeled with an arrow on the south side…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Lexton Mountain
Lexton Mountain

Lexton Mountain

Lexton Mountain Road is a 2.5 gravel two-track that dead-ends at a nice campsite that could accommodate three to four trucks. Different from a lot of the road in the area this one travels along…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Lickfork Branch Hill
Lickfork Branch Hill

Lickfork Branch Hill

Lickfork Branch Hill is located at the end of Lickfork Branch Road. It is very steep and made of loose materials. There is a switchback about halfway up, but otherwise, there is no room for…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Little Rock Road
Little Rock Road

Little Rock Road

Little Rock Road connects Stephens Knob Road with Jellico Creek and Angel Mountain. The northern portion is mostly gravel and better maintained the southern portion where you'll find a few water crossings and rocky sections.…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Little Shepherd
Little Shepherd

Little Shepherd

Little Shepherd is an unpaved route from Harlan KY to Cumberland KY. This route rides across a mountain ridge giving you wonderful views of the surrounding areas. There are multiple pull-offs that function as overlooks…
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Total Miles
21.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Little Widow Maker
Little Widow Maker

Little Widow Maker

Little Widow Maker runs from Sand Lick Road to Trail 41 and Big Widow Maker. This trail runs through a rough and rocky area of a creek bed. Very scenic, with water features, large rocks,…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Long Creek Road
Long Creek Road

Long Creek Road

Long Creek Road takes you through the Long Creek Waterfowl Refuge. It is an easy gravel drive that will connect to Jenny Ridge Road if coming from Highway 68. The refuge has been around since…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Lookout Loop
Lookout Loop

Lookout Loop

Lookout Loop is a short climb into a couple of high and elevated points around some knobs that have some great overlook spots to stop and also do a small hike to enjoy the views.…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Martiki Trail
Martiki Trail

Martiki Trail

This is an improved trail with some serious breaks. Most of it is gravel, but be very cautious around the slips and breaks. This trail acts like an access trail to several other trails. There…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Martin County Trailhead to Trail 1
Martin County Trailhead to Trail 1

Martin County Trailhead to Trail 1

This is the First Frontier Appalachian Trails office/trailhead. This route takes you from the parking lot to Trail 1. Office/trailhead is located off Route 3 in Martin County. 3548 Davella Road, Debord, KY. There is…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mary's Wild Horse Trail
Mary's Wild Horse Trail

Mary's Wild Horse Trail

This is a gravel/dirt road uphill to a large open field with roads. The property includes wild horses and cattle, and there are lots of side trails to adventure onto. The trail can be reached…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mays Camp - FS 167 D2
Mays Camp - FS 167 D2

Mays Camp - FS 167 D2

The Mays Camp, also referred to as Turkey Trot Camp, is a popular camp road at Turkey Bay OHV, within the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. Its pet name and official ID is…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mays Hollow Road - FS 343
Mays Hollow Road - FS 343

Mays Hollow Road - FS 343

Mays Hollow Road FS 343 is a natural-improved forestry road through the southeast corner of the southern Kentucky section, Kentucky Lake side, of the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. This trail is placed…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Middle Bays Trail - 4 to A Road
Middle Bays Trail - 4 to A Road

Middle Bays Trail - 4 to A Road

The Middle Bays Trail/4 to A Road, connecting the two middle bays within the OHV park, is a semi-maintained creek gravel and dirt primary road with natural tendencies. It connects point to point from the…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mill Creek Road - DBBB
Mill Creek Road - DBBB

Mill Creek Road - DBBB

This trail is another in the southern loop of the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway (DBBB). It is a very easy graveled forest service road that connects Highway 290 back north to McKee, Kentucky. It is…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mountain Springs Road
Mountain Springs Road

Mountain Springs Road

Mountain Springs Road is a challenging track through a thick forest with lots of mud and ledges. There is a small rock garden towards the southern end of the trail. This route starts at the…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mud Holler
Mud Holler

Mud Holler

This trail guides you through a maze of deep and nasty mud holes. The trees are marked with spots of pink paint to help mitigate becoming stuck. It is strongly recommended to attempt for the…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
8Difficult
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about Mullin's Station Rd - DBBB
Mullin's Station Rd - DBBB

Mullin's Station Rd - DBBB

A MUST SEE TRAIL!!! It is a well-traveled gravel road on the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway, but the beauty is the Abandoned Mine. While this is an obvious local hangout with all the bonfire pits…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mushroom Trail - 5 to C Shortcut
Mushroom Trail - 5 to C Shortcut

Mushroom Trail - 5 to C Shortcut

The Mushroom Trail, or 5 to C Shortcut, is a semi-maintained, gravel and dirt primary road, connecting road to road from the 6 to 5 Road to the Rock Garden - 6 to C Road…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Myers Fork Road
Myers Fork Road

Myers Fork Road

A very scenic paved back road. This road will take you down and in between many trails in the area. This road is also part of the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway. A fantastic set of…
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Total Miles
11.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

ATV trails in Kentucky

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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

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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