Off-Road Trails in Kentucky

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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
1 Easy
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
4 Moderate
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
1 Easy
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
2 Easy
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
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about KAT Hard 2
KAT Hard 2

KAT Hard 2

This is a 1000-mile scenic loop through Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia. This is one of the harder sections. It's an awesome section with lots of mud, but most of the mud holes have a…
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Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about KAT Main 2 - Longbottom to River Road
KAT Main 2 - Longbottom to River Road

KAT Main 2 - Longbottom to River Road

This Trail starts off with an easy gravel road switching quickly to a small off-camber climb. There's a steep rock climb, and there's a direct and easier but narrower way. There are many mud pits,…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Kingston S-Tree Area
Kingston S-Tree Area

Kingston S-Tree Area

This is one of the most scenic trails in this area. It follows and crosses a beautiful creek with lots of large rocks and palisades along the way. There are plenty of spots along the…
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Total Miles
11.4
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Kuttawa Landing FSR 127
Kuttawa Landing FSR 127

Kuttawa Landing FSR 127

Kuttawa Landing FSR 127 is a gravel forestry road that travels to the northernmost point of the Land Between The Lakes Recreation Area. It features mild rutting, gravel turning to mud in places, small water…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Lady Cemetery FSR 128
Lady Cemetery FSR 128

Lady Cemetery FSR 128

Lady Cemetery FSR 128 is a simple gravel forestry road that is in the Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area. It traverses over rolling hills, minor washboarding, natural rocks poking through the surface, and…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Lairson Road
Lairson Road

Lairson Road

Lairson Road is a two-lane dirt road that winds through the county side following Big Sinking Creek. We then ended up on Fixer Road making for a nice scenic ride. The trail/road is not difficult…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Lake Trail
Lake Trail

Lake Trail

This is a little shortcut to get to a hidden lake. It has a couple of rocky spots with a small sandstone incline. You can tie this from New Virginia Ridge Road to bypass some…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
3 Easy
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
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, 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
2 Easy
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
3 Easy
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
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
1 Easy
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
2 Easy
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
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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