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USDA Forest Service
Daniel Boone
National Forest
1700 Bypass Road
Winchester, KY 40391

Phone: 859-745-3100
FAX: 859-744-1568

Redbird Ranger District OHV Trails

2009 Recreation Schedule and Fees (pdf).

Redbird Crest Trail
OHV permits are required for OHV's using the trail. For more information on fees charged, please contact the Redbird Ranger Station or go to Recreation Fee Passes

The Redbird Crest Trail is a 65-mile loop trail, which begins and ends near the Redbird District Office. The trail generally follows the ridgetops. Some parts may be steep and rough. Some areas are so narrow that only single track vehicles can drive on them. It is a multiple-use trail, which means that hikers, horses, mountain bikes, motorcycles and ATVs under 50 inches wide are welcome, so learn to Share The Trail, practice Trail Safety, and become familiar with OHV Regulations. One portion of the route on Sand Hill Road is open to licensed vehicles only.

Kentucky law prohibits the consumption of alcohol in public places and prohibits open containers of alcohol.

RECREATION PASSES. A special recreation pass is required to use this trail.

The following types of permits are available:

• 1-DAY PASS - $7.00
  Valid until noon the day after purchase. Band must be worn on operator's wrist or attached to handle bar of ATV to be valid.
• 3-DAY PASS - $15.00
  Valid until noon the 4th day from purchase. Band must be worn on operator's wrist or attached to handle bar of ATV to be valid.
• ANNUAL PASS - $40.00
  Valid May 1 - Nov. 30. Sticker must be affixed to left rear of ATV to be valid.

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.

SUITABLE FOR: All-terrain vehicles less than 50" in width, mountain bikes, motorcycles, hiking and horseback riding. An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) is defined as a vehicle that is a maximum of 50 inches in width with 3 or more tires, with handle bars.

The trail is marked with orange-painted, diamond-shaped blazes. Trail symbols are used at road intersections and as a reminder. Intersecting trails will be identified with signs.

Length: 64 miles

Begins: Redbird Ranger Station

Ends: Redbird Ranger Station

Parking: At Trailhead across from District Office; between segments 4 and 5 at intersection with Forest Road 1600, at Segment 12 near KY 66.

Restrictions: Stay on the posted trail only - violators will be cited. Be courteous to other users on the trail. Pack out what you pack in.

USGS Quads: Beverly, Big Creek, Creekville, Helton, Hoskinston, Hyden West, Ogle
Counties: Clay & Leslie

OPEN TO MOTORCYCLE/ATV USE:

Motorcycles and ATVs are allowed on the Redbird Crest Trail. Currently, ATVs cannot be licensed or registered in Kentucky. Therefore, ATV operation is restricted to use on trails that are specifically designated and signed for ATV use. Only vehicles less than 50 inches in width will be allowed on these routes. Rail cars are not allowed on this trail.

Motorcycle and ATV riders must wear appropriate protective helmets in accordance with state laws.

CLOSED TO MOTORCYCLE/ATV USE:

Cross-country motorized vehicle travel is not permitted, including hill climbs.
Motorized vehicles are not permitted to travel on closed roads unless they are designated as open for that particular use.

Open trails will be marked by orange diamonds located along the trail. Signs at each trailhead indicate the particular use permitted.

Author: Recreation Staff
Last Updated: May 28, 2009