Barren Fork Heritage Trailhead
Barren Fork Heritage Trailhead is located off Barren Fork Road just behind the Stearns Ranger District Office and provides access to the Accessible Barren Fork Heritage Trail #621. This 3/4 mile paved accessible trail takes visitors through the remains of an old coal mining community and interprets the area with signage.
General Information
Open year-round
Open 24 hours/day
No fees are required for this site
Address: 3320 US 27 North Whitley City, KY 42653
Phone: 606-376-5323
Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 36.777316
Longitude: -84.468466
Directions
From Whitley City, travel north on US 27 for 3.3 miles. The Stearns Ranger District Office and trailhead parking area will be on your right.
From I-75, take exit 25 for US 25W toward Corbin. Turn right at US-25W S/Cumberland Falls Road and go 7.4 miles then take a slight right at KY 90 W. Go 20 miles and turn south onto US 27 for 5.7 miles. The Stearns Ranger District Office and trailhead parking area will be on your left.
Parking
Parking is available at the site.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Trail and parking lot are accessible.
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Drinking water is available from faucets.
