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Kentucky ORV Trail

Difficulty:	Easy to Moderate all loops
Length, Round Trip:	9 Miles (15.0 Kilometers) Loop 1
Length, Round Trip:	5 Miles (8.33 Kilometers) Loop 2
Length, Round Trip:	2.5 Miles (4.17 Kilometers) Loop 3
Length, Round Trip:	6.5 Miles (10.83 Kilometers) Loop 4

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General Description

The Kentucky ORV Trail is designed for motorcycles, ATV's, and mountain bikes. Loop 1 is 9 miles and Loop 2 is 5 miles.

The trail's easy sections have gentle grades, sweeping turns, and a fairly smooth surface with few obstacles. The most difficult part has steeper grades, tight and steep turns, sections of rough terrain, and some rock and log obstacles. Camping is not permitted on the trail.

Directions from Oxford and Talladega: Turn from State Route #21, between Oxford and Talladega onto McIntosh Rd (Route #135), then turn right (south) onto Kentucky Road, then turn right (east) onto Forest Rd #643 and travel to trailhead.

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		Current Conditions & Trip Reports
		Add your own trip Report! Newly re-released feature. One of the most popular features on Wildernet, trip reports allow you to share your experiences with others. This is an invaluable resource for determining what to expect on your outdoor adventure, so please participate! To prevent spamming, you must be a registered user of Wildernet in order to submit a trip report Date: 10-18-2003 Time of Day: 10 am Length of Time: 6 hrs Difficulty: Moderate Number of People Encountered: 25-50 ppl Recommend to a Friend: Highly Report: Great trails, first time since yellow and orange have been opened. These are both greatly improved. Still not much traffic on yellow and orange. Conditions: Very dry and dusty, they've really cleaned up the mudholes, but it kinda takes out some of the fun. Water Availability: None Recommended Clothing: t-shirt and jeans Suggested Accessories: Helmet required, goggles and gloves suggested, would be good to have a flag on ATV, because of 2 way trails. Date: 7-7-03 Filed By: Brooke Beazley (Pelham , AL) Time of Day: 11:00 AM Difficulty: Moderate Number of People Encountered: 0-10 ppl Recommend to a Friend: Highly Report: The Kentuck OHV Trails was shutdown from Feb. 2003 until June 30th, 2003 to allow repairs on the trails.Only the Blue & White Trails are open at this time. The Orange & Yellow Trails are still closed until the repairs are completed which should be in late July or early August 2003. The open trails are in very good shape and are fun for the whole family and all age riders. Trail updates, maps and more info. are posted on the trail website.(www.cheahatrailriders.com) Conditions: The trails are all 2-way. Beautiful scenry. Primitive camping areas in Park. Good trail conditions, not muddy at this time. ATV and Motorcycle loading / unloading ramp available. Curtious riders on trails. Trail Patrol normally there on weekends. Water Availability: No water hook-ups. Bring potable water for drinking and cleaning. Has bathroom (Fancy out-house) Recommended Clothing: Helments required. Proper riding attire recommened (ie. goggles, gloves, boots) Bug spray Repellent or similar. Suggested Accessories: Tow rope in-case of breakdowns, drinking water and use the Buddy-System for Safety. Don't forget your camera. Date: 11-08-02 Filed By: Greg (Valley, AL) Time of Day: 9:00 Length of Time: 4-6 hours Difficulty: Moderate Number of People Encountered: 0-10 ppl Recommend to a Friend: Highly Report: This place is a blast! Each time I go I take more people with me! It has something for everyone. Plenty of mud,jumps,hills,creeks,fallen trees and rocks! It's fast paced or as slow as you want! Conditions: Plenty of water/mud! But if you really want to stay dry, you CAN avoid most of the deep stuff. Water Availability: Take water with you. If not to drink, then to wash with. Recommended Clothing: Wear clothes that you don't mind staining! Suggested Accessories: Helmets are required, and I highly recommend a facesheild or goggles. Gloves help your grip when things get muddy. Date: 2001-10-12 07:31:00.0 Difficulty: Moderate Number of People Encountered: 0-10 ppl Recommend to a Friend: Highly Report: A very good place to ride mountain bikes when dry (5-8days no rain). Excellent training, fast if you are. Go during the week. Bikers can usually hear ATV's before they see you. FUN! Date: 2001-08-05 17:33:00.0 Difficulty: Easy Number of People Encountered: 25-50 ppl Recommend to a Friend: Highly Report: This is a very good place to ride ATVs for family entertainment. Date: 2001-07-03 22:33:00.0 Difficulty: Easy Number of People Encountered: 0-10 ppl Recommend to a Friend: Highly Report: Best time to go is during a weekday and dry spell.Be very careful on weekends.Narrow trail with twoway traffic. View more Trip Reports.

Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	ATV Riding		Yes
	Motorcycle Riding		Yes
	Mountain Biking		Yes

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District Ranger, 1001 North St , Talladega, AL, 35160, Phone: 256-362-2909

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