Buck Trail #226

Area Status: Open

Buck Trail, Red River Gorge Buck Trail #226 connects Koomer Ridge Trail #220 with the Pinch-em-tight section of the Sheltowee Trace. The trail leads from one ridge to the other, across the right fork of Chimney Top Creek. Koomer Ridge Trail begins in the walk-in section of Koomer Ridge Campground. This trail is located in the Red River Gorge on Cumberland District of the Daniel Boone National Forest.

Buck Trail #226 Trail Guide and Map (pdf)

Trail Connections:

Koomer Ridge Trail #220
Section 13 of Sheltowee Trace (Pinch-em-tight)

At a Glance

Passes:	No fee for trail use. All vehicles on KY 15 or in the Red River Gorge and Indian Creek area north of KY 15 must display a recreation permit for backcountry camping between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. $5/day; $7/3 days; $50/annual pass. Recreation Passes and Permits
Information Center:	Gladie Office Contact Information

General Information

Directions:

Traveling east on the Mountain Parkway, take exit 33 at Slade. Turn left and then right on KY 15. Travel east 4.9 miles to the Koomer Ridge Campground on the left. Take the left fork in the campground and park in the backpackers parking lot 634B on the left. Hike the Koomer Ridge Trail to its junction with Buck Trail.

Parking:

Parking is available at the Koomer Ridge backpackers parking area.