Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Area
Trail permit required.
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Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Area
Trail permit required.
Evarts trailhead
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Putney trailhead
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Little Shepherd Trail
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Little Shepherd Trail overlooks
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Black Mountain | State parkKingdom Come State Park
High-elevation state park stop with overlooks and picnic areas near Black Mountain ride plans.
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Black Mountain | State parkState parks nearby
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Black Mountain | CampgroundState park campgrounds
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Black Mountain | WaterfallWaterfalls and creek stops
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Black Mountain | Photo spotPhoto overlooks
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Black Mountain ride plan
5 trails, 0 local stops, 5 outdoor stops, and 5 checklist items inside a shareable plan.
50 mi rangeCustom trip3 map searches
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Appalachia Offroad Trip Plan Destination: Black Mountain Radius: 50 miles Checklist: - Trail passes and rules - Place to stay - Food stops - Gas / fuel - Parks and nature Trail options: - Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Area (Harlan County) - Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Area (Black Mountain) - Evarts trailhead (Black Mountain) - Putney trailhead (Black Mountain) - Little Shepherd Trail (Black Mountain) Local stops: - No local stops match yet Explore itinerary stops: - No Explore destinations added yet Parks, campgrounds, waterfalls, and photo stops: - Kingdom Come State Park (State park, Black Mountain) Check road and park status before hauling or driving up. https://parks.ky.gov/cumberland/parks/recreation/kingdom-come-state-park - State parks nearby (State park, Black Mountain) Check current park hours, entry fees, and seasonal closures before driving over. https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=state%20parks%20near%20Black%20Mountain%20Kentucky - State park campgrounds (Campground, Black Mountain) Verify reservations, quiet hours, trailer rules, and check-in windows. https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=state%20park%20campground%20near%20Black%20Mountain%20Kentucky - Waterfalls and creek stops (Waterfall, Black Mountain) Use marked access only and check weather before visiting slick rock or creek crossings. https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=waterfalls%20scenic%20creek%20near%20Black%20Mountain%20Kentucky - Photo overlooks (Photo spot, Black Mountain) Use legal parking and avoid blocking roads, trailheads, or local businesses. https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=scenic%20overlook%20photo%20spot%20near%20Black%20Mountain%20Kentucky Map searches: - Parks and nature: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=state%20parks%20campgrounds%20waterfalls%20scenic%20overlooks%20near%20Black%20Mountain - Gas and diesel: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=gas%20diesel%20fuel%20near%20Black%20Mountain - Food nearby: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=restaurants%20food%20near%20Black%20Mountain Your directions: - Add road notes, meetup points, parking, and backup routes.