Kentucky · Mountain biking

Forest Road 455

2.9 mi
round trip
115 ft
climb
Out and back
route
Mar–Apr, Jun–Nov
best months

Is Forest Road 455 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Daniel Boone National Forest. It doesn't name Forest Road 455, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Daniel Boone National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Forest Road 455 is a 2.92-mile out-and-back trail in Kentucky rated as moderate difficulty. The route follows a blue square on the IMBA rating system, indicating it is suitable for intermediate riders.

  • Nearby · Horse Lick Road · Sheltowee Trace · Mudslick
  • Best time to go · Mar–Apr, Jun–Nov

    Best time to visit Forest Road 455

    Best months: March–April and June–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      42° / 25°

      12 wet · 2 snow

    2. Feb

      47° / 27°

      10 wet · 2 snow

    3. Mar

      56° / 35°

      12 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      67° / 44°

      12 wet

    5. May

      75° / 54°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      81° / 62°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 66°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      84° / 64°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      79° / 57°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      69° / 45°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      56° / 35°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      46° / 29°

      13 wet · 1 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mt Vernon, KY, 11 mi away at 1,160 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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