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Bowman Ridge Trail

The 2-mile Bowman Ridge Trail meanders along an old roadway through Beaver Creek Wilderness. Hikers will cross a wooden bridge and intersect the Middle Ridge, Upper Bowman and Upper Bowman A trails on their hike between the Bowman Ridge and Swain Ridge trailheads.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

514

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

Open year-round

Landscape of the Stearns Ranger District office.

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

Trailhead/Starting Points

Depending on the direction of travel, the trail can start at either Bowman Ridge Trailhead or Swain Ridge Trailhead.

Nearby Recreation Sites

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 29, 2025