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Middle Ridge Trailhead

Middle Ridge Trailhead is located off Middle Ridge Road (Forest Road 839) on the southern end of Beaver Creek Wilderness. The site has parking and visitor information.

General Information

Open year-round

Open 24 hours/day

No fees are required for this site

Landscape of the Stearns Ranger District office.

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: 36.868919

Longitude: -84.483312

Directions

From Somerset, take US 27 south 18 miles. Turn east onto Forest Service Road 839. Go 0.25-mile to the Middle Ridge Trailhead on the right.

From Whitley City, take US 27 north for 10 miles. Turn east onto Forest Service Road 839. Go 0.25-mile to the Middle Ridge Trailhead on the right.

Parking

Parking is available at the site. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Nearby Trails

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 29th, 2025