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Redbird Crest Trail System

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Trail Map

Other Names

Daniel Boone National Forest, Redbird Ranger District, Peabody Trailhead, Sugar Creek Trailhead, Bear Creek Trailhead, Red Bird River

Last Known Status

Open

This part of the Daniel Boone National Forest offers over 100 miles of motorized trails with a large portion that is designated as pure single track. Most of the terrain is rough, narrow and rugged with many sections following mountain ridgetops.

The trail system has three developed staging areas, and each comes with a vault toilet. The single track is located about .3 miles east past the Peabody Staging Area but motorcycles must be street legal since a section of paved road must be crossed to access the trailhead.

The area is open year-round but a trail pass is required to ride here, which can be purchased through nearby vendors or by visiting the Redbird Crest Ranger Station.

Trail Map... Nearby ATV Trails...

REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes
Dates Open	Year-Round
Other ATV Stickers Accepted	Unknown
Spark Arrestor	Yes	A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise Limit	Yes (96 dB)
Whip Flags	Not Required
Maximum Vehicle Width	Yes (50 inches)	has entrance gate and narrow terrain
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted
Four Wheelers	Permitted	(maximum width 50 inches)
UTV & SXS	Permitted	(maximum width 50 inches)
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Prohibited
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Prohibited
2 Stroke Engines	No Restriction
MX Helmet Required	Yes
Camping
Campfires
Night Riding	Unknown
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	stay on designated trails
Alcohol	Prohibited
Rule Enforcement
Comment	Only street legal machines are permitted on Trail 14 and 15.

TERRAIN

Miles Of Trail	100
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	1500 to 1800 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained	trails are marked with orange blazes
Loose Dirt	Some
Hard Pack	Some
Sand	None
Mud	Some
Dust	Little
Rocks	Little
Trees	All
Steep Hills	Some
Water Crossings	Few
Small Jumps	Few
Large Jumps	None
Berms	Few
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	Some
Roads	Few
Shade	Many
Hazards	Few	(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Little

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	National Forest

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	5-20 Miles (E)	Triple R Market (606) 672-3410
Diesel	5-20 Miles (E)	Triple R Market (606) 672-3410
Water	5-20 Miles (SE)	Stinnett Area Community Center (606) 374-3740
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (SE)	Stinnett Area Community Center (606) 374-3740
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (SE)	Stinnett Area Community Center (606) 374-3740
Campground	5-20 Miles (SE)	Stinnett Area Community Center (606) 374-3740
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (E)	Triple R Market (606) 672-3410

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	Yes ($15.00 per rider) Annual Pass - $60
Camping	(None)

RATINGS

Our Rating	Very Good
Recommended Stay	1-2 Days
Comments	(Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments)

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Big Creek, KY

Address

Frank Bowling Road, Big Creek, KY 40914

Trail Map

From: Big Creek, KY
1) Take Hwy 66 South about 2 miles
2) Turn left (north) onto Frank Bowling Road, continue about .25 miles toward Peabody Trailhead.

For Bear Creek Trailhead:
3) Continue south past Peabody Trailhead about 12 miles
4) Staging area is on the right (west).

For Sugar Creek Trailhead:
5) Take Hwy 421 East from Big Creek about 7.5 miles
6) Turn right (south) onto Foresty Road/Game Reserve Road, continue .8 miles
7) Trailhead entrance is on the right (west).

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact Info

Daniel Boone National Forest - Redbird Ranger District
91 Peabody Road
Big Creek, KY 40914
(606) 598-2192
mailroom_r8_danielboone@fs.fed.us
www.fs.usda.gov