Trails - South (Mckee, Kentucky)

S-Tree, Turkey Foot, Big Dog and Renfro OHV Routes

Location:

S-tree:

Take US 421 west from McKee for 0.5 mile, then turn left (south) on KY 89 for 3 miles, turn right (west) on FDR 43. Go one mile, turn left (south) on FDR 20 and follow the signs.

Turkey Foot:

Take KY 89 north from McKee for 3 miles, turn right (east) on FDR #4, follow the signs to Turkey Foot Campground for 3 miles.

Big Dog:

Take KY 192 west from London and go 6 miles. Turn right (north) on FDR 56 (sign to Cane Creek Wildlife Management Area) and go 4.7 miles. Turn left (west) on FDR 119 and go 3.2 miles. Turn right (north) on FDR 457 and go .5 miles. Trail on right.

Renfro:

From McKee take US 421 west from McKee for 0.5 mile, then turn left (south) on KY 89 and go 3 miles, turn right (west) on FDR 43. Go one mile, turn left (south) on FDR 20 and follow the signs.

Approximate Drive Time from Corydon, Indiana:

3hrs.

Hours:

Check with the London District Office

Fees:

There is no charge to ride these trails.

Contact Information:

Name: London District Office
Address: 761 South Laurel Road, London, KY 40744
Phone: 606-864-4163
Email:

WebSite:

http://www.r8web.com/boone/OHVLO.HTM

Trail / Park Size:

Estimated Trail Miles:

25.5

Comments:

S-Tree:

The S-Tree trail is suitable for motorcycles, ATVs less than 50" wide and mountain bikes. The S-Tree route is a section of the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail. It is a fifty inch wide, single lane trail with two-way traffic. The grades are moderate (under 30%). Most of the route is through wooded terrain. Riders will encounter some areas where the trail passes through briar thickets. Surface of the trail is relatively smooth with some rocky sections and mud. It is generally suitable for novice and intermediate riders. S-Tree Campground is located at the southern end of the route. There is no water available at the campground, which is open year round. This route may be combined with Renfro Loop Trail. Also, the Turkey Foot Route is only one road mile from the north terminus of the S-Tree Route.

The trail begins at the S-Tree Campground and ends at US 421. There is parking for 15 cars and trailers at S-Tree Campground. The trailhead is at the junction of FDR 431 and 20. Trail may also be accessed from the campground. Parking is available for 4 to 5 cars at US 421. The trail is 9.5 miles long

Turkey Foot:

The Turkey Foot trail is suitable for motorcycles, ATVs less than 50" wide and mountain bikes. The Turkey Foot trail is a section of the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail. It is a fifty inch wide, single lane trail with two-way traffic. The grades are moderate (under 30%). Most of the route is through wooded terrain. Riders will encounter some areas where the trail passes through briar thickets. Surface of the trail is relatively smooth with some rocky sections and mud. It is generally suitable for novice and intermediate riders. Turkey Foot Campground is located at the eastern end of the route. There is no water available at the campground, which is open April to November. This route is one road mile from the S-Tree Route.

The trail begins at the Turkey Foot Campground and ends at the Forest Development Road (FDR) #370. There is parking for 5 cars at Turkey Foot Campground and 4 cars at FDR #370. The trail is 9 miles long

Big Dog:

The Big Dog trail is suitable ATV’s less than 50" wide, motorcycles, and mountain bicycles. This segment of the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail is located on old logging roads along Big Dog Branch. In many locations trees have reclaimed the roadbed, allowing only ATV’s, motorcycles, horses and hikers where heavy logging trucks once rolled. Several hardened creek fords require care in crossing to prevent damage to the trail and disturbance to the stream environment.

The trail begins at Forest Development Road (FDR) 457 and ends at the End of Road 457. There is parking for 3 vehicles and trailers at the end of FDR 457. The trail is 2.7 miles long

Renfro:

The Renfro trail is suitable ATVs less than 50" wide, motorcycles, and mountain bicycles. The trail begins on the south side of road opposite S-Tree picnic shelter. Trail makes a loop south of the campground, following the ridgeline southeast of FDR 431 before dropping down a steep, rocky hill into Renfro Branch. The remaining part of the trail is a slow climb back to the campground. The trail is through wooded terrain. Although portions of the trail could be easily negotiated by beginners, there are two steep hills which make the trail best suited for intermediate riders.This route connects to the S-Tree Route.

The trail begins and ends at the S-Tree Campground. There is parking for 15 cars and trailers at S-Tree Campground. Parking is at the junction of FDR 431 and 20. The trail is 4.3 miles long

Rider Access:

Camping: Yes
Ownership: Federal
Public Access Allowed: This riding area is open to the Public

Park Rules:

• Do not block trail access with parked vehicles.
• Cross country travel not allowed. Stay on designated route.
• Widening of the route and going around obstacles or problem areas is not allowed.
• Pack out what you pack in.
• ATV's must remain on trails designated for their use and their riders must comply with Kentucky motor vehicles laws, including use of helmets (KRS 189.515).
• Cross country travel, including hill climbs, by all types of motorized vehicles are not permitted.
• ATVs NOT PERMITTED ON WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS
• No person shall operate an all-terrain vehicle on any public or private property without the consent of the landowner.
• A person operating an all-terrain vehicle on public property shall wear approved protective headgear at all times the vehicle is in motion.
• A person under the age of sixteen (16) years shall not operate an all-terrain vehicle with an engine size exceeding ninety (90) cubic centimeters displacement, and a person under the age of sixteen (16) years shall not operate an all-terrain vehicle except under direct parental supervision.
• A person under the age of twelve (12) years shall not operate an all-terrain vehicle with an engine size exceeding seventy (70) cubic centimeters displacement.
• Other applicable KY laws will apply.

Additional Information:

For a detailed trail map of S-Tree right click on these two links http://www.r8web.com/boone/6streea.pdf and http://www.r8web.com/boone/6streeb.pdf and then select save the file to your desktop for each.

For a detailed trail map of Turkey Foot right click on these two links http://www.r8web.com/boone/7turkeya.pdf and http://www.r8web.com/boone/7turkeyb.pdf and then select save the file to your desktop for each.

For a detailed trail map of Big Dog right click on this link http://www.r8web.com/boone/10bigdog.pdf and then select save the file to your desktop.

For a detailed trail map of Renfro right click on this link http://www.r8web.com/boone/8renfro.pdf and then select save the file to your desktop.

Warning, these files can be large and may take a while to download.

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