The Sheltowee Trace Association
A 501c(3) non-profit formed to protect, preserve and promote the Sheltowee Trace National Recreational Trail as a significant national resource for the enjoyment of hikers, bikers and equestrians, and for the value that wild and scenic lands provide to all people.
Discover and Enjoy Kentucky's Long Trail
Sheltowee Trace Association, 63 Burtonville Rd., Tollesboro, Ky. 41189 Phone: 606-584-7744
Email: director@sheltoweetrace.org
ATV - OHV
Your compliance with rules that protect the land and streams will help keep these trails open. Resource damage due to illegal use is documented and can negatively affect the process that determines if future trails are developed.
Kentucky law prohibits the consumption of alcohol in public places and prohibits open containers of alcohol.
TRAIL FEES:
At this time, all trails are free use except for the White Sulphur Trail on the Cumberland Ranger District and Redbird Crest Trail on Redbird Ranger District. A special recreation pass is required to use these trails.
The following types of permits are available:
- 1-DAY PERMIT - $7.00
Valid until noon the day after purchase. Band must be worn on operator's wrist or attached to handle bar of ATV to be valid. - 3-DAY PERMIT - $15.00
Valid until noon the 4th day from purchase. Band must be worn on operator's wrist or attached to handle bar of ATV to be valid. - ANNUAL PERMIT - $40.00
Valid May 1 - Nov. 30. Sticker must be affixed to left rear of ATV to be valid.
In the past, most of the Daniel Boone National Forest was open to off-highway vehicle (OHV) use, including off-trail use. OHV's include both full size off-road vehicles, rail buggies, three and four wheeler ATV's and motorcycles. As the popularity of these recreational vehicles increased, so did their use on the Forest. However, because of increasing damage to soils, water, and certain sensitive plants and animals, we have implemented the following regulations.
Cromer Ridge is closed to motor vehicle use.
- Full sized off road vehicles, and rail buggies all of which are over 50 inches wide, are permitted on Forest Service roads open to the public. These vehicles must be street legal and properly licensed. Trail use is not permitted.
- ATV's (e.g., 3 & 4 wheelers) and motorcycles must remain on trails designated for their use and their riders must comply with Kentucky motor vehicles laws, including use of helmets (KRS 189.515).
- Cross country travel, including hill climbs, by all types of motorized vehicles are not permitted.
- Learn more about OHV regulations by viewing forest OHV regulations and state (KRS) OHV regulations.
Cromer Ridge is now closed to ATV use.
