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Redbird Crest Trail System
The Redbird Crest Trail is developed for off-highway vehicle riders, hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers to enjoy year round. The trail makes a loop that begins and ends near the Redbird District office. Two inner loops and a connector trail to a private off-highway vehicle campground add to the recreational experience.
The trail has three developed trailheads with vehicle parking. Signs at each trailhead indicate the type of use permitted along each section of trail.
Trails with in the system:
- Redbird Crest Trail #801, Sections 1-22 (69 miles)
- Gilbert Creek/ Elisha Creek Loop #802, Sections 5A and 7A(14 miles)
- Left Fork of Elisha Creek #803, Section 6A (7 miles)
- Daniel Boone Trail Connector #804, Section 6B (5 miles)
Steep terrain in some areas may be challenging for beginners on off-highway vehicles. Inexperienced riders should always be accompanied on the trail.
The trail is marked with orange diamond-shaped blazes. Trail symbols and signs are used at road intersections.
Trailheads:
Peabody OHV Trailhead
Latitude: 37.14360869 Longitude -83.58006022
- Sugar Creek OHV Trailhead
Latitude: 37.12639657 Longitude -83.48399937
- Bear Creek OHV Trailhead
Latitude: 37.02263601 Longitude -83.53301195
At a Glance
| Area Amenities: | Accessible, Fee charged for some activities, Toilets |
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| Fees: | Permits are required for OHV use on this trail. $15/day; $60/annual pass. Passes may be purchased at the district office or vendor. Recreation Passes and Permits |
| Restroom: | Restrooms are available at the trailheads. |
| Information Center: | Redbird Office Contact Information |
General Information
General Notes:OPEN TO MOTORCYCLE/OHV USE
- Motorcycles and off-highway vehicles are allowed on the Redbird Crest Trail system. Vehicles must be 64 inches wide or less to operate on Sections 1-6, 5A, 6A, 6B, and 7A. Vehicles must be less than 50 inches wide for all other sections.
- Sections 16-22 are single track trail segments reserved for dirt bikes only.
- OHVs cannot be licensed or registered in Kentucky. They are not street legal and cannot operate on trail sections 14 and 15. Only licensed, street legal vehicles are permitted on these trail sections.
- Cross-country travel and off-trail hill climbs are prohibited. Motorized vehicles must stay on trail sections designated for their particular use.
Accessibility:
The toilet facilities at Peabody trailhead, Bear Creek trailhead and Sugar Creek trailhead are accessible.
Directions:
From the Hal Rogers Parkway, take Big Creek Exit #34. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp onto KY 66. Go 0.7 miles (passing under the parkway) to the intersection with US 421/KY 80. Turn right and go 0.8 miles, and then turn left onto KY 66. Continue on KY 66 for 1.7 miles. The Redbird Ranger District office is on the right and the Peabody trailhead is on the left.
Parking:
Parking is available at trailhead parking lots (Peabody trailhead, Bear Creek trailhead and Sugar Creek trailhead)
Activities
Mountain Biking
Recreation areas with activity Mountain Biking:- Daniel Boone Trail Connector #804
- Gilbert Creek/Elisha Loop Trail #802
- Left Fork of Elisha Creek #803
- Redbird Crest Trail #801
The Redbird Crest Trail system is open to mountain bikes. Please be advised that this trail is developed for multiple users, including off-highway vehicle riders.
| Fees: | No fee is required for mountain bikes on the trail. |
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Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:- Daniel Boone Trail Connector #804
- Gilbert Creek/Elisha Loop Trail #802
- Left Fork of Elisha Creek #803
- Redbird Crest Trail #801
The Redbird Crest Trail system is open to hikers. Please be advised that this trail is developed for multiple users, including off-highway vehicle riders.
| Fees: | No fee is required for hiking on the trail. |
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Horse Riding
Recreation areas with activity Horse Riding:- Daniel Boone Trail Connector #804
- Gilbert Creek/Elisha Loop Trail #802
- Left Fork of Elisha Creek #803
- Redbird Crest Trail #801
The Redbird Crest Trail system is open to horseback riding. Please be advised that this trail is developed for multiple users, including off-highway vehicle riders.
| Fees: | No fee is required for horseback riding on the trail. |
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OHV Trail Riding
Recreation areas with activity OHV Trail Riding:- Daniel Boone Trail Connector #804
- Gilbert Creek/Elisha Loop Trail #802
- Left Fork of Elisha Creek #803
- Redbird Crest Trail #801
The trail system is open to motorcycles and off-highway vehicles less than 50 inches wide. Motorized vehicle riders must stay on the trail sections that are designated for their specific use.
Amenities
| Toilets: | Vault toilets at trailheads meet accessibility standards for persons with disabilities. |
|---|---|
| Fee charged for some activities: | A fee is required for motorized use of the trail. |
| Accessible: | The toilet facilities at the trailheads are accessible. |