Trail Run Project Logo

Daniel Boone National Forest

  1. Areas
  2. KY
  3. Southeastern Kentucky
  4. Daniel Boone National Forest
  5. View Sub Areas

Suggestions? Local tips? Tell us!

View Interactive Map
Difficulty
Easy — Difficult
Distance
mi
 - 
mi
Rating
Distance
mi
 - 
mi
Difficulty
Easy — Difficult
Rating
Popular runs Here
Google Map

Weather Averages

High
 
Low
 
Precip
 
 Days w/
 
J F M A M J J A S O N D

393 mi 633 km of trail — 19 Featured Runs

Gems 1 Gem Easy Trails 61 Trails Intermediate Trails 57 Trails Hard Trails 9 Trails

Areas Within Daniel Boone National Forest

Area suggestions or local tips? Tell us!

Trail Run Project is built by runners like you. Share what you know about this area with the community.

Gems in Daniel Boone National Forest - 1

Trail Run Project is built by runners like you. Add Your Gems

gem

Tarr Ridge West Overlook

1
Frenchburg, KY

Featured Runs in Daniel Boone National Forest - 19

Trail Run Project is built by runners like you. Add Your Runs

View of Courthouse Rock from Auxier Ridge near Haystack Rock

#1

4.8 mi 7.7 km
Auxier - Courthouse Loop
 26
Stanton, KY
Runners navigate a bridge crossing at the intersection of Lick Creek Trail and the Sheltowee Trace.

#2

34.1 mi 54.8 km
Yamacraw 50K
 4
Whitley City, KY
Suspension bridge over the Red River.

#3

19.8 mi 31.9 km
Sheltowee - Osborne Loop
 1
Campton, KY
Running back from Hanson's Point

#4

9.5 mi 15.4 km
Dan Boone Hut Trail - Ro…
 1
Frenchburg, KY
Bark Camp Creek Cascades.

#5

16.0 mi 25.7 km
Moonbow 25K
 2
Whitley City, KY
Bark Camp Creek Cascades.

#6

31.8 mi 51.1 km
Moonbow 50K
 1
Whitley City, KY
Cumberland Falls State Park, Kentucky

#7

6.4 mi 10.3 km
Moonbow 10K
 1
Whitley City, KY
Headwaters of Tickey Fork

#8

8.6 mi 13.9 km
Tickey Fork Loop
 1
Irvine, KY

Trails in Daniel Boone National Forest - 108

Trail Run Project is built by runners like you. Add Your Trails

0.8 mi 1.4 km
#1 Hanson's Point Spur
Campton, KY
0.8 mi 1.4 km Campton, KY
All Clear
Update
Dry
43 days ago
9 
2.0 mi 3.2 km
#2 Auxier Ridge Trail #204
Stanton, KY
2.0 mi 3.2 km Stanton, KY
Unknown
Update
9 
0.9 mi 1.4 km
#3 Double Arch Trail #201
Stanton, KY
0.9 mi 1.4 km Stanton, KY
Unknown
Update
10 
1.3 mi 2.1 km
#4 Rock Bridge Trail #207
Campton, KY
1.3 mi 2.1 km Campton, KY
Minor Issues
Update
Mostly Dry, Fallen Trees
56 days ago
9 
1.5 mi 2.4 km
#5 Buck Trail #226
Campton, KY
1.5 mi 2.4 km Campton, KY
Unknown
Update
2 
5.1 mi 8.3 km
#6 Rockcastle Narrows East Trail #401
North Corbin, KY
5.1 mi 8.3 km North Corbin, KY
Unknown
Update
2 
2.0 mi 3.2 km
#7 Courthouse Rock Trail #202
Stanton, KY
2.0 mi 3.2 km Stanton, KY
Unknown
Update
2 
5.8 mi 9.4 km
#8 Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 28
Whitley City, KY
5.8 mi 9.4 km Whitley City, KY
Unknown
Update
2 
6.0 mi 9.6 km
#9 Sand Gap Trail
Campton, KY
6.0 mi 9.6 km Campton, KY
Unknown
Update
1 
9.1 mi 14.6 km
#10 Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 27
Corbin, KY
9.1 mi 14.6 km Corbin, KY
Unknown
Update
1 
7.3 mi 11.7 km
#11 Marble Yard - Furnace Road
Irvine, KY
7.3 mi 11.7 km Irvine, KY
Unknown
Update
1 
6.2 mi 10.0 km
#12 Buckskin Trail (113)
Morehead, KY
6.2 mi 10.0 km Morehead, KY
Unknown
Update
1 
2.7 mi 4.4 km
#13 Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 26 South
North Corbin, KY
2.7 mi 4.4 km North Corbin, KY
Unknown
Update
1 
2.7 mi 4.3 km
#14 Horse Ridge Road #230
Irvine, KY
2.7 mi 4.3 km Irvine, KY
Unknown
Update
1 
1.0 mi 1.6 km
#15 Jailhouse Ridge
Stanton, KY
1.0 mi 1.6 km Stanton, KY
Unknown
Update
4 
7.9 mi 12.7 km
#16 Rough Trail #221
Campton, KY
7.9 mi 12.7 km Campton, KY
Unknown
Update
8 
7.3 mi 11.7 km
#17 Sheltowee Trace: Whittleton Campground to Red River Bridge
Campton, KY
7.3 mi 11.7 km Campton, KY
Unknown
Update
6 
6.7 mi 10.8 km
#18 Swift Camp Creek Trail #219
Campton, KY
6.7 mi 10.8 km Campton, KY
Unknown
Update
6 
1.5 mi 2.5 km
#19 Eagle Falls Trail
Whitley City, KY
1.5 mi 2.5 km Whitley City, KY
Unknown
Update
4 
2.0 mi 3.1 km
#20 Raven Rock Road
Frenchburg, KY
2.0 mi 3.1 km Frenchburg, KY
Unknown
Update
4 

Photos of Daniel Boone National Forest - 143

Trail Run Project is built by runners like you. Add Your Photos

Cumberland Falls in the autumn.

#1

Cumberland Falls in the autumn.
 3
Whitley City, KY
An unnamed waterfall below the trail on Swift Camp Creek

#2

An unnamed waterfall below the trail on Swift C…
 3
Campton, KY
Runners navigate a bridge crossing at the intersection of Lick Creek Trail and the Sheltowee Trace.

#3

Runners navigate a bridge crossing at the inter…
 4
Whitley City, KY
Courthouse Rock from Jailhouse Rock

#4

Courthouse Rock from Jailhouse Rock
 4
Stanton, KY
Double Arch looms overhead when seen from the trail below.

#5

Double Arch looms overhead when seen from the t…
 4
Stanton, KY
Running back from Hanson's Point

#6

Running back from Hanson's Point
 4
Frenchburg, KY
A sunny winter run out Tunnel Ridge Road

#7

A sunny winter run out Tunnel Ridge Road
 3
Stanton, KY
Indian Arch poses for a dramatic photo along the Sheltowee Trace.

#8

Indian Arch poses for a dramatic photo along th…
 4
Frenchburg, KY

Classes & Events Near You

Find More Classes and Events

SAT
Apr 21
Wildcat Mountain Bike Race
Panther Creek State Park
6:00 am - 2:00 pm
SAT
Apr 21
Member Only Mini Garage Sale: Shoes, Clothing, and Outerwear
Cincinnati REI
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
MON
Apr 23
Hiking with the Seasons in Great Smoky Mountains Nat. Park
Knoxville REI
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
MON
Apr 23
Bike Maintenance Basics - Level 1
Cincinnati REI
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
TUE
Apr 24
Outdoor Ethics Basics at Elkmont Exchange
Elkmont Exchange
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
WED
Apr 25
Hiking the Appalachian Trail: Backcountry Weather
Knoxville REI
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Shop REI Adventures

Find More REI Adventures

Great Smoky Mountains Adventure
View Trip Details
Great Smoky Mountains Family Adventure
View Trip Details
North Carolina Rock Climbing
View Trip Details

Trail Run Project is part of the REI Co-op family,
where a life outdoors is a life well lived.

Shop REI Running