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Alpine Loop TrailDaniel Boone National Forest1
The trail begins within the Alpine Picnic Area and traverses a dirt pathway to the southwest before intersecting a dirt road near the old Alpine pump house. There the trail turns more westerly down the old roadway to the old railroad Grade. The trail t...
Alpine SpurDaniel Boone National Forest0.25
This a short trail and a easy walk for most with a variety of things to see and hear. The trail begins off of Trail #520 and continues around the hilltop to the old road....
Amphitheater Trail
Angel Windows TrailDaniel Boone National Forest0.3
The trail extends along a wooded ridge side that leads under a high cliff to Angel Windows.

  • Start: Parched Corn Overlook on Highway 715
  • End: Angel Windows
  • Trail Connections: None
  • Elevation: 1100'- 1140'
Auxier Branch TrailDaniel Boone National Forest0.8
The trail leaves Double Arch Trail #201 and extends through a wooded canyon to the base of Courthouse Rock. Local flora of sweet smelling Mayapple, Crane Fly Orchid, and N...
Auxier Ridge TrailDaniel Boone National Forest2.1
The trail follows a very high narrow ridge 2.1 miles to It's terminus where views of Double Arch, Haystack Rock. Courthouse Rock. Raven Rock and other broad views of the Red River Gorge cliffs are numerous. Sheer cliffs extend on both-sides of the ridg...
Bark Camp TrailDaniel Boone National Forest2.6
This is a popular trail that follows the north side of Bark Camp Creek to its mouth at the rainbow trout-stocked Cumberland River. The trail passes under rock shelters and cliffs. There is a small waterfall about a mile from the trailhead and a series ...
Barren River Walk5
A gentle stroll along the wild river bank of the Barren River near Bowling Green, KY.
Bee Rock Trail
Bee Rock Trail is in Pulaski County and has an elevation of 1,120 feet. Hang a left at the trail's intersection with Forest Road 5063 and rest a while at the overlook where Rockcastle River flows.
Big Buck Lick (FS 345)Daniel Boone National Forest5.4
The Buck Lick Road is an old county travel way with about three miles graveled. Two miles of the graveled section may be bypassed by using the portion of the Sheltowee Trace paralleling the road. Connections with the
Big Limestone TrailDaniel Boone National Forest3.5
Big Limestone Trail can be accessed from either the Sheltowee Trace Trail or from FS 964, Freestone Road.

Big Limestone Trail passes to the south side of Limestone Knob...

Blue TrailOtter Creek Park8.1
Great for hiking and bikers alike. Trail has some great stretches with roots/rocks to navigate that require a middle-of-the-line mountain bike if you want to avoid aches and pains the following day. A good trail for the intermediate rider. All trails a...
Buck Branch Trail
Buck Creek TrailDaniel Boone National Forest4
Beginning across from the entrance to Clear Creek Campground, the Buck Creek Trail follows a creek before climbing to the junction of Zilpo Road, FS 918. After crossing FS 918 the trail drops down the head of Buck Creek Hollow towards FS 918A.

The e...

Buck TrailDaniel Boone National Forest1.5
This trail links Trail #220 with Trail #223. The trail leads down across the left fork of ...
Buckskin Trail
Bucksking Trail is located in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. Guests can stop at the Buckskin Run Camper Park along the way.
Buffalo Arch TrailDaniel Boone National Forest0.4
The Buffalo Arch Trailhead is directly across FDR 6305 from the Parkers Mountain Trailhead. Buffalo Arch Trail follows a jeep road for the first .2 miles- at which point a footpath leaves the road to the right. The trail is marked with white diamond bl...
Buffalo Canyon TrailDaniel Boone National Forest5.1
Sometimes referred to as the "5 mile loop trail", the Buffalo Canyon Trail is one of the most popular trails on the Somerset RD. Go through the arch and follow this trail to a old road. This first portion is critical when you get to the Ford Crossing. ...
Cane Creek TrailDaniel Boone National Forest2.1
Cane Creek Trail begins at its junction with Sugar Tree Hollow Trail, about one half mile north of KY 192. The trail follows Cane Creek for most of its length. Parts of th...
Caney TrailDaniel Boone National Forest6.2
The Caney Trail, #1226, begins at Stoney Cove Recreation Area parking lot. The Stoney Cove Recreation Area is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Follow the gravel road up a short hill to the trail. The Caney Trail is on the left side of the r...
Carrington Rock Trail
Seven-mile Carrington Rock Trail, known for its stone arch and ridgetop views, is located at the Cave Run Lake Area in Daniel Boone National Forest.
Cave Run TrailDaniel Boone National Forest3.4
Cave Run Trail provides one of the most interesting yet challenging trips in the Pioneer Weapons Hunting Area. The trail begins off the Zilpo Scenic Byway at the junction of FS 1058. The trail descends 1.45 miles through a rocky, dry ridgetop from FS 9...
Cedar Cliffs Trail
Chimney Top TrailDaniel Boone National Forest0.4
The paved trail leaves Chimney Top Road and passes through pine hardwoods and finally out to a breathtaking overlook on the cliff above Chimney Top Rock. From there, the hiker can see Courthouse Rock, Raven Rock, Claudsplitter Rock, Half Moon Rock and ...
Clear Creek Lake TrailDaniel Boone National Forest1.2
Clear Creek Lake Trail is an easy route from the trailhead parking area or the Clear Creek Picnic Area, to the west end of Clear Creek Lake Dam.

A short spur trail connects the Clear Creek Lake Trail to the Clear Creek Picnic Area and Iron Furnace. ...

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