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OHV Trails on London Ranger District

Please remember that some trails are marked as multiple use, meaning you may encounter horses, hikers, and mountain bikers, so learn to Share The Trail and practice Trail Safety.

Recreation Opportunity Guides (ROGS) are letter-sized information sheets about trails and recreation areas. Trail ROGS give information on trailhead location, trail length, USGS quad name, county name, hiking difficulty, trail surface, connections and restrictions. The back page of the ROG has a map of the area or trail. ROGs are available in PDF formats. If you don't have a PDF reader, Download FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader.

S-Tree OHV Route #100

Suitable for: Motorcycles, ATVs less than 50" wide, mountain bikes. An ATV is defined as a vehicle that is a maximum of 50 inches in width with three or more tires, with handle bars, and is designed for use by one person sitting astride.
Description: This route is a section of the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail. It is a fifty inch wide, single lane trail with two-way traffic. The grades are moderate (under 30%). Most of the route is through wooded terrain. Riders will encounter some areas where the trail passes through briar thickets. Surface of the trail is relatively smooth with some rocky sections and mud. It is generally suitable for novice and intermediate riders. S-Tree Campground is located at the southern end of the route. There is no water available at the campground, which is open year round. This route may be combined with Renfro Loop Trail. Turkey Foot Route is only one road mile from the north terminus of the S-Tree Route.
Length: 9.5 miles
Begins: S-Tree Campground
Ends: US 421
Parking: 15 cars and trailers at S-Tree Campground. Trailhead is at the junction of FDR 431 and 20. Trail may also be accessed from the campground. Parking is available for 4 to 5 cars at US 421.
Restrictions: Unlicensed vehicles must stay on designated trail. No cross country travel allowed.
USGS Quad: Sand Gap
County: Jackson
Directions: Take US 421 west from McKee for 0.5 mile, then turn left (south) on KY 89 for 3 miles, turn right (west) on FDR 43. Go one mile, turn left (south) on FDR 20 and follow the signs.
For more information, contact the London Ranger Station, 761 South Laurel Road, London, KY 40744, 606-864-4163.
ROGS/Maps

S-Tree OHV Route (part of Sheltowee Trace NRT #100)

Turkey Foot OHV Route #303

Suitable for: Motorcycles, ATVs less than 50" wide, mountain bikes.
Description: This route is a section of the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail. It is a fifty inch wide, single lane trail with two-way traffic. The grades are moderate (under 30%). Most of the route is through wooded terrain. Riders will encounter some areas where the trail passes through briar thickets. Surface of the trail is relatively smooth with some rocky sections and mud. It is generally suitable for novice and intermediate riders. Turkey Foot Campground is located at the eastern end of the route. There is no water available at the campground, which is open April to November. This route is one road mile from the S-Tree Route.
Length: 9 miles
Begins: Turkey Foot Campground
Ends: Forest Road #370
Parking: 5 cars at Turkey Foot Campground, 4 cars at Forest Road#370.
Restrictions: Unlicensed vehicles must stay on designated trail. No cross country travel allowed.
USGS Quads: McKee and Sand Gap
County: Jackson
Directions: Take KY 89 north from McKee for 3 miles, turn right (east) on FDR #4, follow the signs to Turkey Foot Campground for 3 miles.
For more information, contact the London Ranger Station, 761 South Laurel Road, London, KY 40744, 606-864-4163.
ROGS/Maps Turkey Foot OHV Route

Big Dog OHV Route #100

Suitable for: ATV’s less than 50" wide*, motorcycles, and mountain bicycles.
Description: This segment of the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail is located on old logging roads along Big Dog Branch. In many locations trees have reclaimed the roadbed, allowing only ATV’s, motorcycles, horses and hikers where heavy logging trucks once rolled. Several hardened creek fords require care in crossing to prevent damage to the trail and disturbance to the stream environment.
Length: 2.7 miles
Begins: Forest Road 457
Ends: End of Forest Road 457
Parking: 3 vehicles and trailers at the end of Forest Road 457
Restrictions: Unlicensed vehicles must stay on designated trail. No cross country travel allowed.
USGS Quads: Ano
County: Laurel
Directions: Take KY 192 west from London and go 6 miles. Turn right (north) on Forest Road 56 (sign to Cane Creek Wildlife Management Area) and go 4.7 miles. Turn left (west) on Forest Road 119 and go 3.2 miles. Turn right (north) on Forest Road 457 and go .5 miles. Trail on right.
ROGS/Maps: Big Dog OHV Route #100 (part of Sheltowee Trace NRT #100)

Pine Creek OHV Route #100

Suitable for: Intermediate and expert motorcyclists, mountain bicycles, and hikers.
Description: A section of the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail, this single track segment provides access to a variety of forest types and landscapes. Dry hardwood ridgetops give way to moist hemlock habitats in the Poison Honey and Pine Creek bottoms. Steep climbing turns, narrow single track, and steep side slopes provide challenges to riders and hikers.
Length: 2.3 miles (Does not include 0.6 of Forest Road 4255)
Begins: KY 1956
Ends: Forest Road 747
Parking: Parking for 3 cars on north side of KY 1956
Restrictions: Unlicensed vehicles are prohibited by state law from using public roads. Therefore, such vehicles are not allowed on KY 80 and FDR 4255. No cross country travel allowed.
USGS Quad: Bernstadt
County: Laurel
Directions: Take KY 80 west from London and go 6 miles, then turn right (north) at Hawk Creek Road. Immediately turn left (west) on KY 1956 and go 2.8 miles. Parking on right. Trail leaves from south side of road.
ROG/Map Pine Creek OHV Route (part of Sheltowee Trace NRT #100)

Renfro OHV Route #302

SUITABLE FOR: ATVs less than 50" wide*, motorcycles, and mountain bicycles.
DESCRIPTION: Trail begins on the south side of road opposite S-Tree picnic shelter. Trail makes a loop south of the campground, following the ridgeline southeast of Forest Road 431 before dropping down a steep, rocky hill into Renfro Branch. The remaining part of the trail is a slow climb back to the campground. The trail is through wooded terrain. Although portions of the trail could be easily negotiated by beginners, there are two steep hills which make the trail best suited for intermediate riders.This route connects to the S-Tree Route.
Length: 4.3 miles
Begins: S-Tree Campground
Ends: S-Tree Campground
Parking: 15 cars and trailers at S-Tree Campground. Parking is at the junction of Forest Road 431 and 20.
Restrictions: Unlicensed vehicles must stay on designated trail. No cross country travel allowed.
USGS Quads: Sand Gap and Parrot
County: Jackson
Directions from McKee: Take US 421 west from McKee for 0.5 mile, then turn left (south) on KY 89 and go 3 miles, turn right (west) on Forest Road 43. Go one mile, turn left (south) on Forest Road 20 and follow the signs.
ROG/Map: Renfro OHV Route #302

 

Goodwater OHV Route #504

SUITABLE FOR: ATVs less than 50" wide, mountain bikes, motorcycles, hiking, and horseback riding.
DESCRIPTION: This trail is for intermediate drivers experienced in sharp turns, hills, and uneven terrain. Riders must stay on the designated route. Cross country travel will not be allowed.
Length: 3.3 miles
Begins: At trailhead parking lot
Ends: At trailhead parking lot - this is a loop trail.
Parking: At designated trailhead
Restrictions: Stay on posted trail only - violators will be cited. Be courteous to all other users on the trail. Pack out all of what you pack in.
USGS Quads: Ano
County: Pulaski
Directions from McKee: From Somerset, Kentucky, take US 80 east 9.5 miles to KY 1675, turn right on 1675, and go about 3 miles to country store, then turn right (still on 1675) 3.5 miles to Goodwater trailhead located on the left side of the road.
ROG/Map: Goodwater OHV Route #504

 

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Author: Recreation Staff
Last Updated: October 26, 2010

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