Off-Road Trails in Kentucky

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Learn more about Shanklin Creek - FS 158
Shanklin Creek - FS 158

Shanklin Creek - FS 158

Shanklin Creek Road (FS 158) is a gravel forest service road through the center-east Kentucky section, Lake Barkley side, of the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. The 158 comes off from the Energy…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Shaw Branch - FS 154
Shaw Branch - FS 154

Shaw Branch - FS 154

Shaw Branch Road (FS 154) is a gravel forest service road through the center-east Kentucky section, Lake Barkley side, of the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. This route takes off from the Energy…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Silo Trail - 5 to B Road
Silo Trail - 5 to B Road

Silo Trail - 5 to B Road

The Silo Trail, or the 5 to B Road, is a natural dirt-based primary road, connecting point to point from the 5 intersection and going over several hills towards the B intersection and historic Silo…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Silver Creek - Playground Area
Silver Creek - Playground Area

Silver Creek - Playground Area

This is a part of the unmaintained county road, Maple Grove Road. This trail travels along Silver Creek and has many offshoots and playground areas. Large mud holes, hill climbs, the wall, and other fun…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Simon Hill Road
Simon Hill Road

Simon Hill Road

This is a shortcut between Daughtery Rd, and New Hope on the DBBB. It is short, but has a steep descent towards Crooked Creek Road. It is a tight, rocky trail with some off-camber areas…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Sinking Creek
Sinking Creek

Sinking Creek

Sinking Creek is a very scenic trail that features large rock walls and a few springs that feed out of the rock. The large variety of plant life almost makes it seem tropical in the…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Smith Bay Road - FS 116
Smith Bay Road - FS 116

Smith Bay Road - FS 116

Smith Bay Road - FS 116, is a gravel forest service road through the center-west Kentucky section, Kentucky Lake side, of the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. The road geographically features a valley-to-valley…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Smith Cemetery Road - FS 120
Smith Cemetery Road - FS 120

Smith Cemetery Road - FS 120

Smith Cemetery Road FS 120 is a gravel forestry road through the northern Kentucky section, Lake Barkley side, of the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. The Smith Cemetery is a gravel road coming…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Smith Cemetery Spur Road FS 120A/120B
Smith Cemetery Spur Road FS 120A/120B

Smith Cemetery Spur Road FS 120A/120B

Smith Cemetery Spur Road FS 120A/120B is a gravel spur Forest Service road at the end of the FS 120. It is located in the north Kentucky section, Lake Barkley side, of the Land Between…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Sock It To It
Sock It To It

Sock It To It

Sock It To It is a red trail and you will earn bragging rights after finishing this track. Large boulders are scattered through this wash and it has running water making the rocks slick. This…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
9Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Spaas Creek
Spaas Creek

Spaas Creek

Spaas Creek is a wonderful 6-mile creek ride east of Winchester. It is located inside the Daniel Boone National Forest and is a short distance from many other rides in the area. The northern trailhead…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer
Learn more about Spring Road - FS 155
Spring Road - FS 155

Spring Road - FS 155

Spring Road (FS 155) is a gravel transforming to natural-improved forest service road through the center-east Kentucky section, Lake Barkley side, of the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. This route comes off from…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Stephens Chapel Road - FSR 415
Stephens Chapel Road - FSR 415

Stephens Chapel Road - FSR 415

Stephens Chapel Road--415 is an extremely historic route that navigates directly to one of the last original standing structures within Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. The Road is a mix of dirt and…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Stephens Knob
Stephens Knob

Stephens Knob

Stephens Knob is relatively unassuming for the majority of its 7.7-mile length. It's a very well-maintained gravel road. During the winter, nice views are available off of the north side. There's a split at the…
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Total Miles
7.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Winter, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Todds Road
Todds Road

Todds Road

This is a very well-maintained gravel road with no major obstacles. This turns off the paved road and continues along the Kentucky Adventure Trail. It follows along the Sheltowee Trace and winds along Sturgeon Creek.…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Top of The World Trail
Top of The World Trail

Top of The World Trail

This trail comes off of Top of the World Drive and goes up and over a hill through a heavily wooded area with lots of tight turns. It will eventually bring you up the hill…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Tornado Valley FSR 112
Tornado Valley FSR 112

Tornado Valley FSR 112

The Tornado Valley FSR 112 is a gravel road that parallels a mile inland from the north shoreline of Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area. It consists of a few 9-10% grade hills, a…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Trail 1
Trail 1

Trail 1

This is the main trail from the parking behind Fishpond Lake. It connects all other trails currently in the marked system. The trail is mostly dirt; expect a lot of standing water even in the…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Trail 1 - Tower Ride
Trail 1 - Tower Ride

Trail 1 - Tower Ride

Trail 1 will start at the Straight Fork Parking area and ends in "Deep Hole Hollow." This Trail is well maintained and once on the ridge top, it is smooth and easy riding. Be sure…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Trail 10
Trail 10

Trail 10

You can expect a nice easy cruise up the mountain. It is a fairly gradual grade increase with occasional sections of loose rocks along the way. During the fall it seemed as though the trail…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

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

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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

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