Trails & Roads
Kentucky has been attracting hikers since Daniel Boone high-tailed it across the Cumberland Gap in the 18th century.
Few states have as many wilderness retreats as Kentucky, and when you throw in the State Parks' extensive trail system; you have a hiker's paradise. Try hiking around a boulder the size of an office building at Courthouse Rock in Stanton, or hike to Yahoo Falls, Kentucky's highest waterfall, along the Big South Fork River near Whitley City. Do a "short" 2-mile walk along the Kentucky River Palisades or a 31-mile trek along Kentucky Lake's North-South Trail.
While many of Kentucky's scenic trails loop through national forest and Geologic areas, some of the most scenic can be found in urban areas - Bernheim Forest in Louisville and Raven Run Nature Sanctuary in Lexington.
The commonwealth's bikers have plenty to choose from as well. Kentucky's terrain allows for some of the best mountain biking in the country, from the rugged Appalachians and the Daniel Boone National Forest to trails at Mammoth Cave National Park and Land Between the Lakes.
Kentucky Music Trail
The Kentucky Music Trail, in eastern Kentucky, highlights the state's broad musical heritage and includes the new Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Renfro Valley, historic homes, the Appalachian Artisan Center, the Jenny Wiley State Resort Park and more. From mid-June through mid-August a series of concerts featuring Kentucky natives John Michael Montgomery, Loretta Lynn, Ricky Skaggs and Montgomery Gentry among others are presented at the Paramount Arts Center.
"Enjoy the Country Music Highway with a guided driving tour available from the Kentucky Historical Society's 1792 store. Ricky Skaggs will point out the places of interest and the people that live and work in the areas you visit will fill in the details. The package includes three CDs, a book with maps, history and photos along with telephone numbers, web sites and a calendar of events. A fourth bonus CD is a sampler of music by artists with ties to the region including Dwight Yoakum, Ricky Skaggs, Loretta Lynn, Crystal Gayle, the Stanley Brothers and The Judds."
Click here to view a map of the Kentucky Music Trail.
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Daniel Boone Country Trail
Follow the trail from the Cumberland Gap to Fort Boonesborough. Use the links below to help you "discover" Kentucky.
Click here to view a map of the Daniel Boone Country Trail.
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Kentucky Barbeque and Bluegrass Trail
The unique flavors of Kentucky are showcased along the Kentucky Barbeque and Bluegrass trail. Use the links below to select the ingredients for your visit.
Click here to view a map of the Kentucky Barbeque and Bluegrass Trail.
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