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Learn more about Sand Gap Road (FSR 731)
Sand Gap Road (FSR 731)

Sand Gap Road (FSR 731)

This is a dead-end Forest Service road. It likely has spectacular fall foliage, and there is a small cave entrance labeled on the Forest Service map. The "cave entrance" is less than expected, with litter…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sand Lick Rd
Sand Lick Rd

Sand Lick Rd

This is a dirt and gravel road with large ruts and deep puddles. It is a very scenic trail with a few side trails to explore. There are some creek crossings, as well a place…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
7 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Shagnast Hill
Shagnast Hill

Shagnast Hill

This trail can be extreme. It is a shortcut over the hill from Arrington Pass and has really steep hill climbs with tree roots, rocks, and mud. However, there is a hidden gem: it boasts…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
8 Difficult
Best Time
Fall
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
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
6 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer
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
1 Easy
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
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
2 Easy
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
3 Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Trail 1 Hollerwood
Trail 1 Hollerwood

Trail 1 Hollerwood

This is trail 1 at Hollerwood Offroad Park. The trail is actually a two-lane road in some spots. We did the trail after a hard rain but still had no issues. It is rolling hills…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer
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
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Trail 15 Hollerwood Park
Trail 15 Hollerwood Park

Trail 15 Hollerwood Park

This trail is Green Trail 15 at Hollerwood Offroad Park. It intersects with several Green, Blue, and Black trails. Some OPTIONAL difficult rock pinch (tight squeeze) points along the way but have bypasses maintaining its…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Trail 23 - Flatwoods Road
Trail 23 - Flatwoods Road

Trail 23 - Flatwoods Road

Trail 23 is the main artery for the Dorton/Flatwoods Area of the new Pike County Hillbilly Trails System. Trail 23 is a wide, graded dirt and gravel access road for an array of utilities and…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Trail 25
Trail 25

Trail 25

This is a connector trail from Main 23 to Laura's Lookout and beyond. It has a hard base with numerous shallow water holes. It's wide enough for most vehicles, including some full-size vehicles. This short…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about Trail 38 Hollerwood Tipsy Rock Overlook
Trail 38 Hollerwood Tipsy Rock Overlook

Trail 38 Hollerwood Tipsy Rock Overlook

Trail 38 is a Red Extreme Trail at Hollerwood Offroad Park. There are steep rock climbs and drop ins. Tight squeezes that rest Tops and roll cages into trees. Potential for roll overs and body…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
10 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Trail 6
Trail 6

Trail 6

This is the Mid-Mountain Bench Trail that completes the loop around the Fishpond Lake property. It's slightly more technical than Trail 1, but still a main trail. Expect more narrow bench-cut mine roads, but less…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Trail 8 Hollerwood
Trail 8 Hollerwood

Trail 8 Hollerwood

Trail 8 at Hollerwood is a single-lane dirt road. You drop onto this trail with a steep descent and then the trail has rolling hills with some Water/mud holes. The trail did have some ruts/washouts…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Turkey Bay Gate FSR 167
Turkey Bay Gate FSR 167

Turkey Bay Gate FSR 167

Turkey Bay Gate FSR 167 is the paved entry to gravel main hub and parking section of the Turkey Bay OHV Area, within the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. At the entry you…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Turkey Creek Road FSR 167
Turkey Creek Road FSR 167

Turkey Creek Road FSR 167

The Turkey Creek Road FSR 167, is the Gravel main hub road and parking section along the southern boundary of the Turkey Bay OHV Area, within the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. The…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter
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