Spruce Creek Trail #441
Spruce Creek Trail #441 is located near Grove Drive-In Campground on Laurel River Lake. This short trail, located on London Ranger District, begins and ends in the B-loop of Grove Drive-In Campground. The trail provides access to a large wooden observation deck that overlooks Laurel River Lake. Some steep sections occur along the trail.
Grove Drive-In Campground, a US Fee Area, is located on a wooded ridge above Laurel River Lake, about 10 miles from Corbin, Kentucky. Grove Marina is a full-service marina located within 1/2-mile of the campground. The marina is privately-owned and operated under a special-use permit with the U.S. Forest Service. The marina is open year round.
Laurel River Lake features 5,600 acres of clear, deep water and nearly 200 miles of tree-lined shore. The quiet coves and cliff-lined shores offer relaxation and quiet reflection, as well as boating, fishing, skiing and scuba diving in one of the deepest and cleanest lakes in Kentucky.
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At a Glance
Area Amenities: | Toilets |
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Fees: | No fee for trail use. A camping fee is required at Grove Campground. A recreation use fee is required for Flatwoods, Grove, Holly Bay, Marsh Branch and Laurel Bridge boat ramps. Recreation Permits and Passes |
Usage: | Light |
Water: | Drinking water is available at the Grove Drive-in Campground. |
Restroom: | Flush toilets and showers are located at the Grove Drive-in Campground. |
Information Center: | London Office Contact Information |
General Information
Directions:From I-75 at Corbin Exit 25, take US 25W for 5 miles. Turn right onto KY 1193. Go 2 miles. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 558. Go 3 miles to the Grove Recreation Area on the right.
Accessibility:
This trail does not meet accessibility standards for persons with disabilities.
Parking:
Parking is available for a few cars at B-loop inside the campground.
Activities
Day Hiking
Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
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Amenities
Toilets: | Flush toilets at campground meet accessibility standards for persons with disabilities. |
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