Laurel Ridge Road
Kentucky
Free — you'll pick up right here.
10.9 mi
Distance
693 ft
Gain
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 13 h ago · oldest 13 h
problem: Agency alerts
41 active alerts in Daniel Boone National Forest; most severe: Offices closed for Columbus Day, Oct 12
USFSPosted Oct 12 · checked 13 h ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 82°F / low 56°F, 0% precip — 91/100 for hike
OpenWeather13 h ago
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Laurel Ridge Road
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 10.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 693 ft
- Highest point
- 1,585 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,272 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
About this trail
Laurel Ridge Road is a 10.87-mile out-and-back trail in Kentucky with 693 feet of elevation gain. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 1,585 feet.
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