Swain Ridge Trailhead
Swain Ridge Trailhead is located off Forest Road 52 near Beaver Creek Wilderness. From the trailhead parking lot, Bowman Ridge Trail drops down to Beaver Creek into the heart of the wilderness with trail connections to Middle Ridge Trail, Upper Bowman Trail and Upper Bowman A Trail. The trailhead has minimal development but provides visitor information and parking.
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: 36.909046
Longitude: -84.423488
Directions
From the Stearns Ranger District Office, travel on US 27 north approximately 5 miles. Turn right on to KY 90 and travel approximately 4.6 miles, then turn left on to Mill Creek Rd. and travel approximately 2.4 miles to Funston Goodin Rd. Stay on that road 1.5 miles, then turn left on to Swain Ridge Rd. and follow to the end of the road.
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.
