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Daniel Boone
National Forest
1700 Bypass Road
Winchester, KY 40391

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

OHV Routes on Stearns Ranger District

These routes are multiple-use, 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.

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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.

Sellers Ridge | Yellow Cliff | Rock Ridge | Straight Creek

Sellers Ridge OHV Route
Suitable for:	All-terrain vehicles less than 50" in width, hiking, and motorcycles. 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, and is designed for use by one person sitting astride.
Description:	This trail is considered easy to moderate, mostly ridgetop to rolling terrain, with some challenging mudholes. One narrow dry land bridge requires extreme caution when crossing. Riders must stay on designated route. Cross country travel is not allowed. Widening of the route and going around obstacles or problem areas is not allowed.
Length:	2.0 miles
Begins:	KY 700
Ends:	Park Service boundary on point of Sellers Ridge
Parking:	1/4 mile in from KY 700 - parking for several vehicles
Restrictions:	Do not block trail access with parked vehicles.
USGS Quad:	Nevelsville
County:	McCreary
Directions:	From US 27 near Whitley City, turn west on KY 700, go for 3.8 miles to trailhead on the right.
Information:	Stearns Ranger Station
PDF MAP	Sellers Ridge ROG/map

Yellow Cliff OHV Route
Suitable for:	All-terrain vehicles* less than 50" in width, hiking, and motorcycles.
Description:	This trail is considered easy, with flat to gently rolling terrain. Riders will need to be alert for two narrow passages (dry land bridges) with vertical dropoffs on either side. These sites offer beautiful views but must be crossed while under control and with caution. Riders must stay on designated route - - cross country travel is not allowed. Widening of the route and going around obstacles or problem areas is not allowed.
Length:	2.4 miles
Begins:	Forest Development Road (FDR) 68
Ends:	At an old cemetery and pond
Parking:	At trailhead, for 3 vehicles with trailers
Restrictions:	Cross country travel not allowed. Stay on designated route.
USGS Quad:	Nevelsville
County:	McCreary
Directions:	From US 27 just south of Whitley City, Kentucky, take KY 92 west for approximately 11.2 miles, crossing the Big South Fork River to County Road 69 (Cowhorn, Stallion Fork, Jones Hollow sign). Turn right onto 69 and follow 69 for .6 miles, taking right fork onto County Road 650, (which becomes 651 at Stallion Fork) Follow 650 & 651 for 3.8 miles, then take the right fork onto FDR 68 for 2.3 miles. Trailhead is on the left.
Information:	Stearns Ranger Station
PDF MAP	Yellow Cliff ROG/Map

Rock Ridge OHV Route

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 general forest hazards. Riders must stay on the designated route. Cross country travel will not be allowed.

Length:
5.1 miles

Begins:
At Forest Road #5181

Ends:
Forest Road #506 ends at Forest Road #5186. #506A ends at Rock Ridge

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 Quad:
Hail and Sawyer

County:
McCreary

Directions:
From Somerset, Kentucky, go south on US 27 to Parkers Lake, take KY 90 east 5 miles, turn left onto Mill Creek Road (Forest Road #817), go 3 miles, turn left on Funstom Road (Forest Road #46) and go approximately 5 miles, turn right on Forest Road #5186 and Forest Road #5181 respectively to trailheads.

Information:
Stearns Ranger Station

PDF MAP
Rock Ridge ROG/Map

Straight Creek OHV Route
Suitable for:	ATVs less than 50" wide, mountain bikes, motorcycles, hiking, and horseback riding.
Description:	This trail is considered easy and is recommended for persons accustomed to riding on relatively level terrain. Riders must stay on the designated route. Cross country riding will not be allowed.
Length:	Trail #501: 1.6 miles Trail #501A: .8 miles. Total: 2.4 miles
Begins:	Trail begins at the junction of Forest Development Road (Forest Road) #5279 and Forest Road road #646A.
Ends:	Forest Road #501 and #501A stop near the end of ridges and are posted.
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 Quad:	Nevelsville
County:	McCreary
Directions:	From Somerset, Kentucky, take US 27 South about 22 miles from Somerset to directional signs pointing toward Natural Arch Scenic Area. Turn west on Day Ridge Road (KY 927) and go approx. 1 mile, turn left on William Siding Road (County Rd. #646), and take right on Forest Road #5280 to trailhead.
Information:	Stearns District Office
PDF MAP	Straight Creek ROG/Map

Author: Recreation Staff
Last Updated: December 22, 2008