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Alpine Loop Trail

At just over a mile, Alpine Loop Trail is a great way to walk off a picnic lunch at the nearby Alpine Picnic Area.  The trail loops back into the Forest following an old roadway and historic railroad grade before bringing you back to the picnic area.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

520

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

Open year-round

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

Trailhead/Starting Points

The trail starts and ends at Alpine Picnic Area.

Nearby Recreation Sites

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 31st, 2025