Off-Road Trails in Kentucky

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Learn more about Colson Hollow Road - FS 169
Colson Hollow Road - FS 169

Colson Hollow Road - FS 169

Colson Hollow Road FS 169 is a gravel forestry road through the southwest corner of the southern Kentucky section, Kentucky Lake side, of the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. It features an easy,…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Cow Path
Cow Path

Cow Path

This is a rugged ridge trail that passes through some pasture land. There are some scenic views along the way and an abundance of cow patties. If you are riding this trail, close the barbed…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Winter
Learn more about Cowen Creek
Cowen Creek

Cowen Creek

Cowen Creek is a very beautiful trail. It follows a creek bed with rocks and mud holes to navigate. There are two waterfalls to climb. This trail requires high clearance.
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Cromer Ridge - 909
Cromer Ridge - 909

Cromer Ridge - 909

Cromer Ridge Road or Rockcastle River Forestry Road is a gravel, rock, and dirt trail road that is somewhat maintained by the forest service. This road runs along some ridge lines with good views as…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Cunningham Monument - FS 154A
Cunningham Monument - FS 154A

Cunningham Monument - FS 154A

Cunningham Monument (FS 154 Spur A) 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, after leaving the FS…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Curd Garden (FSR 193)
Curd Garden (FSR 193)

Curd Garden (FSR 193)

This is a scenic and well-maintained Forest Service road that is also a part of the Kentucky Adventure Trail Main 2 Route. This road leads south of the Laurel Lake area and into some of…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Curry Road - FS 311
Curry Road - FS 311

Curry Road - FS 311

Curry Road FS 311 is a dirt forest service road through the inland center portion of the Kentucky section, of the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. The road begins on the ridge tops…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about D to 5 Road
D to 5 Road

D to 5 Road

The Turkey Bay D to 5 Road is a generally maintained primary dirt road connecting point to point from the D intersection to 5 intersection inside the Turkey Bay OHV area, within the Land Between…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about D to E Road
D to E Road

D to E Road

The Turkey Bay E to D Road is a generally maintained primary gravel/dirt road connecting point to point from the E intersection to the D intersection inside the Turkey Bay OHV area, within the Land…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Daughtry to Sheltowee Trace
Daughtry to Sheltowee Trace

Daughtry to Sheltowee Trace

Daughtry ln starts out as a nice gravel road for about 2 miles. There's a couple creek crossings which one can get deep and fast moving. Once you've crossed the creek you'll go through a…
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Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Davenport Bay FSR 127B
Davenport Bay FSR 127B

Davenport Bay FSR 127B

The Davenport Bay FSR 127B is a degrading old back top road that leads to the water's edge in Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area. The road at one point must have been a…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about DBBB - Green Pond Ridge Road
DBBB - Green Pond Ridge Road

DBBB - Green Pond Ridge Road

Green Pond Ridge Road is part of the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway and is a well-maintained gravel road with no obstacles. Traveling this road should give you no problems in any 4WD vehicle. Highly unlikely…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about DBBB - New Virginia Ridge Road
DBBB - New Virginia Ridge Road

DBBB - New Virginia Ridge Road

New Virginia Ridge Road is part of the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway. This trail is rated easy to moderate, with nothing on the trail providing much of a challenge for a stock Jeep or equivalent…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about DBNF 4005
DBNF 4005

DBNF 4005

4005 is a mostly well-maintained Forest Service road, with large gravel for around three quarters of the road. Past that is a less-maintained but in good condition dirt trail. Access to 4005A is at the…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about Decoy-Magoffin Loop
Decoy-Magoffin Loop

Decoy-Magoffin Loop

As with many trails in the under-development system that will become Eastern Kentucky's expansive off-road trail offerings, this route is a DIY adventure created by locals that know these mountains like the backs of their…
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Total Miles
28.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Deerlick Trail
Deerlick Trail

Deerlick Trail

Deerlick Trail is a mixture of clay, mud, rock, and tree roots that runs around the end of the Greenbrier branch of Yatesville Lake. This trail connects Mud Holler to Deerlick Road through a series…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
8Difficult
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Dodd's Ridge Road - FS 305
Dodd's Ridge Road - FS 305

Dodd's Ridge Road - FS 305

Dodd's Ridge Road FS 305, is a natural dirt Forest Service road through the inland northwest corner of the Kentucky section of the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. Dodd's Ridge is the hidden…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Dog Branch to Rooks Road
Dog Branch to Rooks Road

Dog Branch to Rooks Road

This road starts as a gravel road and leads to Rooks Road, which is slightly tighter. Part of the Scenic Kentucky Adventure Trail Main Section 2, this road has a beautiful waterfall to see, a…
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Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Dog Slaughter (FSR 195)
Dog Slaughter (FSR 195)

Dog Slaughter (FSR 195)

One of the best waterfall hikes in Kentucky lies along this well-maintained gravel forest road. Dog Slaughter Tail connects to Cumberland Falls Trail, with a great view coming along the bottom of the falls towards…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Dolan Mountain
Dolan Mountain

Dolan Mountain

Dolan Mountain Road ascends from Rock Creek towards the south. Outside of a few large pot holes, it's a well-maintained gravel road wide enough for two vehicles to pass. When the trees are without leaves…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall

ATV 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

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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