Bowman Ridge Trailhead
Bowman Ridge Trailhead is located off Forest Road 51 near Beaver Creek Wilderness. From the trailhead parking lot, Bowman Ridge Trail meanders along the old roadway before dropping down to Beaver Creek and the heart of the wilderness with trail connections to Middle Ridge Trail, Upper Bowman Trail and Upper Bowman A Trail. The trailhead has minimal development but provides visitor information and parking.
General Information
Open year-round
Open 24 hours/day
No fees are required for this site
Address: 3320 US 27 North Whitley City, KY 42653
Phone: 606-376-5323
Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 36.921367
Longitude: -84.430505
Directions
From Somerset, take US 27 south 16 miles. Turn east onto Forest Service Road 50 (Bauer Road) and travel 2.25 miles. Turn onto Forest Service Road 51 and travel 2.5 miles.
From Whitley City, take US 27 north 12.5 miles. Turn east onto Forest Service Road 50 (Bauer Road) and travel 2.25 miles. Turn onto Forest Service Road 51 and travel 2.5 miles.
Parking
Parking is available at the site.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
