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Redbird Crest Trail System
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| 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.
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 trail |
| 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 | ||
| 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 |
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