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Wilderness Trail Offroad Park
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Cumberland Gap, Mountain Range, Yellow Creek, Cumberland River, Bell County |
| Last Known Status | Closed |
This park at one time offered about 120 miles of marked and rated trails for motorized use but is now closed with no plans to reopen. Nearby places that are open for riding include Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Area, Mine Made Adventure Park, Spearhead Trails and Doe Mountain. This listing will remain up for historical purposes and to save you a wasted trip.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | No | |
| Dates Open | Closed | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | ||
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Prohibited | |
 Four Wheelers | Prohibited | |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | Prohibited | |
 Camping | No Restriction | (camp anywhere) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on designated trails |
| Alcohol | Prohibited | |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 9,000 acres (14 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 120 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1000 to 1800 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Rated, Heavily Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Some | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Mud | Some | |
| Dust |  Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Roads | Few | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | County Land |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (W) | Pineville Happy Mart/Exxon (606) 337-8309 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (W) | Pineville Happy Mart/Exxon (606) 337-8309 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (S) | Wilderness Road Campground (606) 248-2817 |
 RV Hookup | On Site | Marty's ATV Oasis (606) 670-7901 **currently one electric site** |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (S) | Wilderness Road Campground (606) 248-2817 |
| Campground | On Site | Marty's ATV Oasis (606) 670-7901 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (W) | Pineville Happy Mart/Exxon (606) 337-8309 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Very Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Pineville, KY | ||
| From: London, KY
1) Take I-75 south to exit 29 2) Turn left (east) on US-25E, continue 34.6 miles 3) Turn left on Hwy 119., continue 6.4 miles 4) Bear right on Old Hwy 119/Varilla Road, continue .9 miles 5) Staging area is on the left. For Colmar Staging Area: 6) Continue south on US-25E about 6 miles 7) Turn left (south-east) on SR-188, continue about 3 miles 8) Turn right (east) to stay on SR-188, continue about 1 mile 9) Staging area is on the left (north). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
Wilderness Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/6/2011 (Thanks!)
Wilderness Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/26/2012 (Thanks!)
Wilderness Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/15/2011 (Thanks!)
Wilderness Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/26/2012 (Thanks!)
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