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First Frontier Appalachian Trails

First Frontier Appalachian Trails connects eastern Kentucky off-road systems with official KMZ, Google My Maps, and ArcGIS map data from the Kentucky Mountain Regional Recreation Authority.

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Trail Pack

First Frontier Appalachian Trails ride and hike pack

Official maps where available, honest source status, local stops, safety checklist, and your own directions in one offline-ready pack.

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Map sources

Van Lear / Wolf Creek mapPublic map Van Lear / Wolf Creek KMZ downloadDownload ready Fish Pond Trails mapPublic map Fish Pond Trails KMZ downloadDownload ready Knott County trail mapping dataPublic map German Bridge off-road trailsPublic map

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Local stops

Howell’s Cleaningservices • Inez ky • (606) 939-6598

Riding with Sam and The Goatservices • Dunlow Wv • (304) 704-4662

Mullins Pond Campsitelodging • Address unavailable — near Spearhead Mountain View • Not listed

Valerofuel • Address unavailable — near Spearhead Mountain View • Not listed

FasMartservices • Address unavailable — near Spearhead Mountain View • Not listed

Fas Martservices • 24184 Dickenson Highway, Haysi, VA • Not listed

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TrailsTrails near First Frontier Appalachian Trails

OHV • Official Google/KMZ trail mapMixed

Van Lear / Wolf Creek map

Official First Frontier Van Lear / Wolf Creek trail map for offline KMZ use and Google My Maps viewing.

First Frontier permit and current map rules apply.

Trail Map Passes / Rules

OHV • Offline KMZ trail mapMixed

Van Lear / Wolf Creek KMZ download

Official offline KMZ file published by First Frontier for Van Lear and Wolf Creek riding.

Download from First Frontier and verify current trail status before riding.

Trail Map Passes / Rules

OHV • Official Google/KMZ trail mapMixed

Fish Pond Trails map

Official Fish Pond Trail system map just off US 119 in Letcher County.

First Frontier permit and current map rules apply.

Trail Map Passes / Rules

OHV • Offline KMZ trail mapMixed

Fish Pond Trails KMZ download

Official offline KMZ file published by First Frontier for the Fish Pond Trail system.

Download from First Frontier and verify current trail status before riding.

Trail Map Passes / Rules

OHV • Official ArcGIS trail mapMixed

Knott County trail mapping data

Official ArcGIS map data for the Knott County trail system from the First Frontier maps page.

Use First Frontier / ArcGIS mapping data and confirm local access rules.

Trail Map Passes / Rules

OHV • First Frontier regional trail areaMixed

German Bridge off-road trails

Floyd County off-road trail area referenced by First Frontier for riders connecting into the eastern Kentucky system.

Use First Frontier map guidance and verify legal trail access before riding.

Trail Map Passes / Rules

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First Frontier Appalachian Trails

Official First Frontier trail maps for Martin, Johnson, Floyd, Letcher, and Knott County riding.

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OHVVan Lear / Wolf Creek mapPublic map OHVVan Lear / Wolf Creek KMZ downloadDownload ready OHVFish Pond Trails mapPublic map OHVFish Pond Trails KMZ downloadDownload ready OHVKnott County trail mapping dataPublic map OHVGerman Bridge off-road trailsPublic map

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Official FFAT mapsEastern KentuckyPermit ridingCounty trail systems

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Plan checklist

Trail permitOfficial mapFuel and suppliesPlace to stay

Parks and natureState parks, campgrounds, photo spots, and waterfalls

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State parks nearby

Find nearby state parks for picnic areas, short walks, lake views, and non-riding time.

Check current park hours, entry fees, and seasonal closures before driving over.Open Map Add Photo

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State park campgrounds

Look for public campgrounds that work for tents, campers, and extra nights around the ride.

Verify reservations, quiet hours, trailer rules, and check-in windows.Open Map Add Photo

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Waterfalls and creek stops

Search nearby waterfalls, creek pull-offs, and short nature stops for a break from the trail.

Use marked access only and check weather before visiting slick rock or creek crossings.Open Map Add Photo

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Photo overlooks

Find overlooks, lake views, bridges, murals, and roadside spots worth adding to the weekend plan.

Use legal parking and avoid blocking roads, trailheads, or local businesses.Open Map Add Photo

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Howell’s CleaningHero Verified

Need your campers or cabins cleaned don’t hesitate to contact me . A long history of house , building and business cleaning !

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Riding with Sam and The GoatHero Verified

Local disabled vet doin guided rides on East Lynn Outlaw trails. PM Garry Stevenson on FB or text listed number for call back

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