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Yellow Cliff OHV Route
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Daniel Boone National Forest, Stearns Ranger District, Alum Creek, Cumberland Lake, Stevens Branch, Cowhorn Creek, Cotton Patch Ridge, Bridge Hollow |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This area has a little over two miles of trails that is rated as mostly easy with a few rolling hills. The trail has two narrow bridge crossings, and caution should be used due to steep dropoffs.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | No | |
| 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 or posts |
 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 trails |
| Alcohol | Prohibited | |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Half Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Whitley City, KY | ||
| Address | Pilot Rock Boat Ramp, Whitley City, KY 42653 | ||
| From: Stearns, KY
1) Take Hwy 92 west about 10 miles 2) Turn right (north) onto Jones Hollow Road, continue 5.8 miles 3) Veer right onto Foster School-Stallion Fork Road, continue 1 mile 4) Take sharp left onto Davis Cemetary Road, continue .6 miles 5) Turn left onto Pilot Rock Boat Ramp Road, continue about 2 miles 6) Trailhead is on the left. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Daniel Boone National Forest - Stearns Ranger District 3320 US 27 North Whitley City, KY 42653 (606) 376-5323 mailroom_r8_danielboone@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 2 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1090 to 1300 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | Few | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | None | |
| Shade |  Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Little | |
 Expert | None |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Whitley City, KY | |
| Diesel | Whitley City, KY | |
 Water | Whitley City, KY | |
 RV Hookup | Whitley City, KY | |
 RV Disposal | Whitley City, KY | |
| Campground | Whitley City, KY | |
 Conv Store | Whitley City, KY |
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