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Knott County ATV Trails, Club & Training Facility

ATV TRAILS

Knott County offers a 100+ mile trail system at their Mine Made Paradise Park that has been recognized by ATV Illustrated and ATV Magazine as one of the top riding areas in the country. Trails are well marked and open to the public year-round with no access fee. Click here for more information.

The other trails within the county require guides.
Information on these trails is provided below.

ATV Fire Trail #2 (Moderate Skill Level) Very scenic. Featuring the famous playground, deep mine still in operation, Camp Rock on cliff top, many breathtaking views and overlooks. Bring binoculars and cameras. Short walk to top of Snake Den featuring a high cliff overlooking a woodland valley. This is not for the beginner - expect to get a bit muddy. (trail not marked) Guide Needed. (606) 785-4371 ask for Fairly.
ATV Brushee Fork Trail #3 (Moderate Skill Level) A bit more challenging than #1. Very scenic ride along wooded trails and creek riding. Definitely will be muddy but a lot of fun. Come see the natural rock cave and other scenic views. Almost always see elk along this trail. Great all day ride. Bring water/food. (trail not marked) Guide needed. (606) 434-1281
ATV Red Fox Trail #4 (Easy Trail Ride) Very scenic. See the Split Rocks, bat cave, historic Orphans Home, beautiful scenery and winding trails through woodlands and open fields. Great places to stop and explore. Fun, easy ride for everyone. Perfect for family ride - kids, wives, doubles, etc. Guide Needed. (606) 634-7882 ask for Jimmy.

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Knott County Trail Riders

Knott County has established an OHV club for ATVers and dirt bikers. Several events are planned throughout the year. A few of the events last multiple days and include lots of trail rides, food, fun and music. Want a chance to get muddy? Or just a great scenic ride? Take your pick! Find out more on the trails section below.

To join the Knott County Trail Riders, info about other guided rides, or to find out about upcoming rides and more, call (606) 634-3545, (606) 785-4371, (606) 785-4859, (606) 785-4731 or (606) 785-4429, click here for website.

For more information about ATV, OHV and dirt bike clubs in and around Kentucky,
click here.

Knott County ATV Safety Training Center

The Knott County ATV Safety Training Center for ATV's and dirt bikes
opened Spring 2007. Click here to find out more about the Center. Click here for the December, 2011 Training Center Update Newsletter. (pdf format)

It is one of the only five training centers in the United States
It is the only center that includes a training center, a skills test course, as well as beginner, intermediate and challenge trails accessible right from the training center.

Enroll in a class by calling
(606) 233-0080 today or (606) 497-6185.

October, 2009 - Emergency Responders Train on ATV Safety, click here for article.

Directions to the ATV Safety Training Center & access to hundreds of miles of trails: Take Hwy 80 to Hwy 1098 north 2 miles turning left onto Elk View Road, then right on Sutton Memorial Drive.