Off-Road Trails in Kentucky

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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
1 Easy
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
6 Moderate
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
3 Easy
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
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about New Virgina Ridge Rd to Hidden Lake
New Virgina Ridge Rd to Hidden Lake

New Virgina Ridge Rd to Hidden Lake

This is a nice trail that takes you to a secluded pond. It is a great spot to camp and fish. There are some low hanging branches to watch out for, and some muddy spots…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about No Man's Overlook
No Man's Overlook

No Man's Overlook

Beautiful overlook of the area. This trail has been recently graded so its nice and flat. There could be some lose dirt and mud when wet. Be cautious when up here as there is no…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Oil Center WMA Main Via Ringgold Road
Oil Center WMA Main Via Ringgold Road

Oil Center WMA Main Via Ringgold Road

Note that this trail is impassable during high pool seasons of Lake Cumberland, from around March to October. Exercise caution and observe the water level. This route provides access through one of four roads to…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Old Fincastle Rd
Old Fincastle Rd

Old Fincastle Rd

This is a short trail with one difficult obstacle at the end. It is a mild trail to a deep creek crossing. Then a little off-camber dirt trail to the main event. Old Fincastle is…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Old Fincastle/Big Andy Ridge
Old Fincastle/Big Andy Ridge

Old Fincastle/Big Andy Ridge

This is an awesome scenic trail. You can skip the Old Fincastle section if you just want an easy drive through the Red River Gorge.
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Total Miles
14.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pisgah Point Spur - FS 111A
Pisgah Point Spur - FS 111A

Pisgah Point Spur - FS 111A

Pisgah Point Spur FS 111A is a gravel forestry route through the northwest corner of the northern Kentucky section, Kentucky Lake side, of the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. The road consists of…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pistol Creek
Pistol Creek

Pistol Creek

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.
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Total Miles
18.8
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pumpkin Hollow Rd
Pumpkin Hollow Rd

Pumpkin Hollow Rd

Great trail with some moderate challenges. This is a beautiful trail in the late spring and summer looking very tropical. The creek crossing and wet rutted hill climb are the challenging portions. The creek is…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Rimshot FSR 124
Rimshot FSR 124

Rimshot FSR 124

The Rimshot FSR 124 is a forestry gravel road through Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area. The road is partially well maintained on the southern end with the northern half showing decent wear and…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Rock Creek Road
Rock Creek Road

Rock Creek Road

Rock Creek Road parallels the stream from which it gets its name for approximately 8.2 miles. While there are several day use and dispersed campsites along the road it also passes by some private property.…
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Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Rock Garden - 6 to C Road
Rock Garden - 6 to C Road

Rock Garden - 6 to C Road

The Rock Garden, or the 6 to C Road, is a steeper semi-maintained, gravel and dirt primary road. It connects point to point from the 6 intersection and goes uphill to the C intersection, ultimately…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Rock Lick / Pipeline Exit
Rock Lick / Pipeline Exit

Rock Lick / Pipeline Exit

This is a very scenic trail that runs along and through Rock Lick Creek. There are multiple creek crossings, as well a few deep and off-camber mud holes. Most of the deep mud holes have…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Rockcastle Exploring River Bypass
Rockcastle Exploring River Bypass

Rockcastle Exploring River Bypass

This wooded, mountain road is an easy gravel bypass. The road takes you by the Wildcat Mountain Civil War monuments and battlefield. It's a very beautiful drive and full of history.
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Ryans Mountain Road
Ryans Mountain Road

Ryans Mountain Road

Ryans Mountain Road is a well-maintained gravel route that's two vehicles wide for the majority of its nearly six-mile length. It climbs from Kentucky State Highway 1470 before dropping back down from the ridgeline in…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about S-Tree Road (FSR 20-1)
S-Tree Road (FSR 20-1)

S-Tree Road (FSR 20-1)

This is a well-maintained gravel Forest Service road; a small portion lies along the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway and the Kentucky Adventure Trail Main 1. This trail can be accessed from several of the trails…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about S-Tree Tower Road (FSR 100)
S-Tree Tower Road (FSR 100)

S-Tree Tower Road (FSR 100)

Part of the Kentucky Adventure Trail Main 1 Section, this heavily forested section is a must-see. This trail winds through groves of hemlock forests and runs alongside Racoon Creek. It has a small water crossing…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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