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Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Area
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Black Mountain, Black Mountain Recreation Park, Black Mountain OHV Park, Evarts Trailhead, Putney Trailhead, Harlan County |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This 7,000 acre OHV trail system is open year-round to all vehicles. There are two trailheads to access this area, the Putney Trailhead to the north and Evarts Trailhead to the south.
The northern trailhead is located at Harlan County Campground and a small fee is charged to park. The southern access has no fee to park but is located near the general store which carries basic camping supplies, maps and permits.
Primitive campgrounds, cabin rentals, RV hookups/cabin rentals and a zipline are also available.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Black Mountain General Use Permit |
| 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 | No | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 Four Wheelers | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | helmets are not required in UTVs but seat belts are mandatory |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Yes | vehicles must have front and rear lights |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep on the trail |
| Alcohol | Prohibited | |
| Rule Enforcement | Many |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 7,000 acres (11 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 150 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1200 to 3300 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Rated, Heavily Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Some | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Mostly | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings |  Few | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads | None | |
| Shade |  Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | Little | |
| Comment | Bear sightings are common at the park. | |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | County Land |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Buddies Gas (606) 837-9021 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Buddies Gas (606) 837-9021 |
 Water | On Site | Harlan County Campground And RV Park, North and South Evarts RV Campgrounds |
 RV Hookup | On Site | Harlan County Campground And RV Park, North and South Evarts RV Campgrounds |
 RV Disposal | On Site | Harlan County Campground And RV Park, North and South Evarts RV Campgrounds |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | On Site | Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Area And General Store (606) 837-3205 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | Certain Areas ($5.00) Fee required at Putney Trailhead |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | Yes ($30.00 per OHV) 31 Day Permit - $30; Yearly Permit - $50 |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $20.00 RV: $30.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Harlan County Campground Fee |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Very Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Evarts, KY | ||
| Address | 711 Bailey Creek Road, Evarts, KY 40828 | ||
| From: Harlan, KY
1) Take SR-38 East about 8 miles 2) Turn left (north-east) on SR-2430/Kelly Street, continue .6 miles 3) Turn left (north) on Bailey Creek Road, continue about .5 miles toward Evarts Trailhead. For Harlan County Campground/Putney Trailhead: 4) Take US-421 north about 1 mile 5) Bear right (north-east) on US-119, continue 8 miles 6) Campground entrance is on the right (south). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Black Mountain Off Road Adventure Area 711 Bailey Creek Road Evarts, KY 40828 (606) 837-3205 office@harlancountytrails.com www.blackmountainoffroad.com |
| Comment | Store hours 8am-4:30pm Sunday through Thursday, 8am-8pm Friday and Saturday. |
| Contact Info | Harlan County Campground And RV Park 8331 Highway 119 Putney, KY 40865 (606) 573-9009 (606) 273-6189 stephenm_foster@msn.com www.harlancountycampground.com |
| Comment | Private campground with direct trail access. |
| Contact Info | Evarts Tourism Commission (606) 837-0609 (877) 737-0778 cityofevarts@windstream.net www.evartskentucky.com |
| Comment | Tourism info and RV/campground reservation line for North and South Evarts RV Campgrounds. |
Black Mountain Trail Photo
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Black Mountain Trail Photo
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Black Mountain Trail Photo
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Black Mountain Trail Photo
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Black Mountain Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 4/20/2012 (Thanks!)
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