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Upper Bowman Trail

The 4-mile Upper Bowman Trail follows the road for a short distance before turning to follow the ridgeline further north into Beaver Creek Wilderness. The trail will eventually bring you within sight of Beaver Creek. After following the creek upstream for about 0.25-miles, you can choose to cross the creek to Upper Bowman A Trail or continue upstream to the intersection with Bowman Ridge Trail to return to Bowman Ridge Trailhead.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

532

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

The trail begins at Bowman Ridge Trailhead and can be hiked as a loop if combined with Bowman Ridge Trail.

Nearby Recreation Sites

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 30, 2025