Sugar Creek Trailhead
Sugar Creek Trailhead is located off Forest Service Road 1600 in Leslie County and provides access to the Redbird Crest Trail. The challenging Redbird Crest Trail provides a nearly 100-mile loop trail that is developed for Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) riders, hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers. The site has a designated parking and loading area, visitor information, trash collection and primitive camping opportunities.
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General Information
Open year-round
Open 24 hours/day
Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Use of Redbird Crest Trail: $15/day; $60/annual.
Trailhead use and other day use activities are free.
Address: 91 Peabody Road Big Creek, KY 40914
Phone: 606-598-2192
Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 37.12732
Longitude: -83.48173
Directions
From Hyden, travel west on US 421/KY 80 for approx. 7 miles. Turn onto Forest Service Road 1533 (Gilbert Creek Road), travel approx. 1 mile. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 1600. Trailhead will be on the left.
From Manchester, travel east on KY 9006 (Hal Rogers Parkway) for 13.1 miles to Exit 34, Big Creek. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp onto KY 66. Go 0.7 miles (passing under the parkway) to the intersection with US 421/KY 80. Turn left onto US 421/KY 80 and travel for for approx. 4 miles. Turn onto Forest Service Road 1533 (Gilbert Creek Road), travel approx. 1 mile. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 1600. Trailhead will be on the left.
Parking
Parking is available at the site.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Vault toilet(s)Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
Nearby Trails
Recreation Opportunities
OHV Trail Riding
OHV Camping